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85 Gibbs #2

Brookline, MA 02446 - Norfolk County

Apartment

5 beds

2 baths

1,555 sqft

No pets

In-unit laundry

About 85 Gibbs #2

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 85 Gibbs #2 in Brookline, MA 02446 rents for $9,000 a month. It has 1,555 square feet.

Available September 1st. 5 bed -perfect for BU. Laundry in unit. Basement usage. Porch. Sorry no pets. First, last, security, and broker fee to move in.

168 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 19 hours ago · Listing updated: October 7, 2026

Managed by Modern Real Estate · (508) 769-8327

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$9,000
Bedrooms:	5 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	1,555 sqft

Pets:	No
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	September 1, 2027
ID:	83641507

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Laundry Facilities
Balcony/Patio

How the Rent Compares

At $9,000 a month, this apartment is well above the typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Brookline (about $6,200).

From 212 apartments and condos with four or more bedrooms listed in Brookline on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$6,200Typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Brookline

$5,500–$6,940Middle half of their rents

40 daysAverage time they have been listed

See 4+ bedroom rentals in Brookline

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