Apartments to rent in 02446, Brookline

02446 covers Brookline’s Coolidge Corner and Longwood-adjacent neighborhoods — a highly walkable, transit-rich ZIP with strong schools, easy Green Line access to Boston, and a dense mix of shops, restaurants and medical/employer hubs in Longwood. This page collects 2025 rent ranges, nearby ZIP comparisons, schools, safety and local amenities to help renters and landlords.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02446 — Coolidge Corner / Longwood High Excellent Safe Excellent
02445 — Brookline Village / Chestnut Hill High Good Safe Excellent
02134 — Allston Average Fair Less Safe Good
02115 — Fenway / Kenmore High Good Safe Excellent
02116 — Back Bay High Good Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow Rentals / Rent listings (ZIP 02446)

ZIP 02446 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,650 – $3,000
1 bedroom
$2,200 – $4,500
2 bedroom
$3,000 – $7,000
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $11,000

Source: Zillow Rentals / Rent listings (ZIP 02446)

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02446 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Pierce School

⭐ 9/10 GreatSchools / Homes.com
50 School St, Brookline, MA 02446
🧭 In-ZIP (02446)

Brookline High School

⭐ 9/10 GreatSchools / Homes.com
115 Greenough St, Brookline, MA 02445
🧭 ~0.6 mi (Brookline High serves much of 02446)

Top Private Schools

Dexter Southfield School

⭐ A / Top-ranked (Niche) Niche
20 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445
🧭 ~0.7-1.0 mi (campus adjacent to 02446)

Ivy Street School

⭐ Not rated PrivateSchool directories
200 Ivy St, Brookline, MA 02446
🧭 In/near 02446

Source: Homes.com / GreatSchools listings

02446 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

02446 (Coolidge Corner / Longwood area) is generally considered safer than central Boston neighborhoods and has relatively low violent-crime rates for an urban ZIP; property/larceny reports are the most common incidents in commercial corridors. Local patrols concentrate around transit nodes and commercial strips; normal city precautions apply (secure bicycles, watch street parking, especially near nightlife).

Source: GeoIQ / ZIP-level safety summaries

02446 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~92
Walker's Paradise — most errands do not require a car in Coolidge Corner / 02446.
Transit Score ~74
Excellent Transit — multiple Green Line C stops plus frequent bus connections.
Bike Score ~85
Very Bikeable — protected lanes and short trips to nearby job centers.
<20 min
Green Line C from Coolidge Corner to Park/Copley area typically takes ~15–20 minutes; times vary by time of day and transfers.

Source: WalkScore.com (ZIP 02446)

02446, Brookline Summary

Overview

02446 blends Coolidge Corner’s retail/restaurant corridor with Longwood-adjacent residential streets. The ZIP is extremely walkable and transit-friendly, with Green Line C stops and short rides to downtown Boston and Longwood Medical Area. The area draws students, medical professionals, families and renters who prioritize transit and local amenities. Rents are high relative to national averages but reflect proximity to major employers and central Boston.

Key Features

  • Transit & Walkability: Walker’s Paradise with multiple Green Line stops and frequent buses; excellent access to downtown and Longwood.
  • Top local amenities: Coolidge Corner shops and restaurants, Trader Joe’s, Stop & Shop / Whole Foods, and neighborhood parks like Longwood Mall and Hall’s Pond.
  • Strong schools: Highly rated Brookline public schools (Amos Lawrence, Pierce, Brookline High School) — a draw for families.
  • Proximity to major employers: Minutes to the Longwood Medical & Academic Area, Boston University and other major institutions.

Housing Snapshot

  • High-rent ZIP with a mix of large apartment buildings, small multi-family properties and brownstones.
  • Typical rents (2025): 1BR commonly $2.2k–$4.5k depending on building and finishes.
  • High rental demand; listings move quickly during peak season.

History

  • Streetcar suburb origins Coolidge Corner developed as a streetcar suburb and retains a dense, walkable retail corridor.
  • Longwood Medical growth Longwood’s medical and academic institutions grew in the 20th century, shaping local housing demand.
  • Preservation and architecture 02446 includes historic brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings alongside newer developments.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Younger, highly-educated population High share of college-educated residents and professionals (strong graduate-degree representation).
  • Renter-heavy ZIP A large share of housing is renter-occupied, with many students and medical professionals.
  • Active street life Dense restaurants, indie shops and frequent neighborhood events make the area lively year-round.