Brookline

Ranked Best Suburb
In 2015, Brookline was ranked America’s best suburb. It is perfect for people looking for that perfect hybrid of suburban and urban lifestyle, as it is very close to the city’s attractions. Getting into Boston is easy and convenient for Brookline residents. Despite being close to the city, Brookline keeps its small town charm. The hottest spots in town revolve around the popular eateries and shopping centers - Coolidge Corner, Washington Square, and Brookline Village. Larz Anderson Park is also a favorite with the locals. Here, the park offers plenty of walking pathways, gardens, and even a skating rink.

The bars and restaurants offer wonderful options. Restaurants include La Morra, El Centro, The Haven, Clover Food Lab, and Pon Thai Bistro. Bars to have a drink at include Blossom Bar at Sichuan Garden, Bill's Bar & Lounge, Bukowski Tavern, and Bleacher Bar. Brookline is a much sought after place to call home - being voted one of the best places to live in the country speaks for itself, and the residents are inclined to agree.
What Brookline Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
7.0
social
7.9
management
7.5
Median rents in Brookline
Studio
$
1,525
1 Bedroom
$
3,275
2 Bedroom
$
3,400

Living in
Brookline

Safe
Upscale
Suburb Close to City
Coolidge Corner
Fenway
Public Transportation
Grocery Shopping
Washington Square
Brookline — 8.6/10 Rating (based on 16 neighborhood reviews)
So much good food and grocery options. Lot of cute trendy cafes as well. Very accessible and inclusive community. The area is clean and becomes nice and quiet at night. Lots of activities to do a short walk or a quick train ride away. Also the C like is not as busy as the B line with the BU students.

This area is very family friendly and pet friendly. Lots of schools kids so halloween is super cute!
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Neighborhood Rating
154 Harvard Street
Love the neighborhood, great for couples or families. Supermarket is 3 minutes walking and a lot of restaurants and life in harvard street which is a few meters away. There are also School’s nearby if you come with kids.
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Longwood Green Condominium
There are lots of things to do here. I love the Trader Joe’s and the T stop and is just a few minutes walk away. The neighborhood is secure and I feel safe even when walking at night.
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154 Harvard Street
Brookline is one of the best neigborhoods to live in. I completely recommend it.
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83 Browne St
Wonderful, safe, trees, good access to public transport. Very nice place for young families/ young professionals. Good grocery shopping and entertainment.
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98 Toxteth Street
Very quiet, beautiful and quite safe. A couple nice parks around. Great environment in a convenient location.
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Dexter Park
Good neighborhood
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154 Harvard Street
I do not have any problems with my neighborhood.
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39 St. Mary's St
Many students and families live here, so the community is nice. There is a lot of street lighting and shops lining the Harvard St/Brookline area, so it’s a little more safe walking around at night. There’s also a nearby farmers market that has a bunch of great produce stands and other cool stands.
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154 Harvard Street
Lots of families - so cute! Great coffee shops and restaurants. There are lots of new restaurants coming into the area. Also, it's close to the Brookline Public Library and BC reservoir, so great study/running spots.
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Majestic
It is steps to the B line which can take you downtown quickly. Plenty of bus routes to go other directions. The neighborhood has some older buildings that are not kept up nice but plenty to do and eat around here. It is walking distance to Coolidge Corner which is a very nice neighborhood.
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Babcock Street Apartments
Very dog friendly and residential. Clean with plenty of sidewalks!
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Dexter Park
Coolidge Corner is great, restaurants, grocery stores, safe neighborhood and streets to walk around, close to Fenway and on Green T line!
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76 Marshal St
Brookline is a very safe area
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Dexter Park
Quiet. safe. good.
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Forte at 1440 Beacon
too noisy
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330 St Paul St


Getting to Know
Brookline

Neighborhood Boundaries

Best Apartments
in Brookline

76 Marshal St

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Longwood Towers
4 Beds $12,500

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83 Browne St

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Greenway Court Apartments
3 Beds $2,700
4 Beds $3,700

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Forte at 1440 Beacon
Studio $2,090
1 Bed $2,350

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1110-1120 Beacon Street
Studio $1,400
2 Beds $2,800