
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Avenue Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $700 (184 Rentals)
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CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities

1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A

1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G

1683 Beacon St, Unit 1Gl

1482 Beacon St

1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 18
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181 Thorndike St, Unit 518

1061 Beacon St

1148 Commonwealth Ave

122 Westbourne Ter, Unit #A

177 Thorndike St, Unit C

1077 Beacon St

154 Thorndike St, Unit 6

183 Winthrop Rd, Unit 1

175 Winthrop Rd, Unit 9

65 Saint Marys St

183 Winthrop Rd

51 S Huntington Ave

66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B3

8 Wait St
Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Harvard Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,318 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,794 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,667 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Avenue 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,058 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Harvard Avenue Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities | Hampton Court - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Avenue, MA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harvard Avenue area is the $0.21 price per square foot 1381 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Harvard Avenue apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 3 starting at $2,150 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B | 1381 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
5 Walbridge St, Unit 3 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
276 Corey Rd, Unit 14 | 276 Corey Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
854 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 854 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
319 Allston St, Unit 4 | 319 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
319 Allston St, Unit 3 | 319 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
319 Allston St, Unit 3 | 319 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
1067 Beacon St, Unit 6 | 1067 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
317 Allston St, Unit 15 | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarvard Avenue, Brookline, MA
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Brookline, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Harvard Avenue Neighborhood in Brookline, MA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
74 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harvard Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harvard Avenue is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Avenue is which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Harvard Avenue costs $7,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harvard Avenue?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Harvard Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harvard Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Harvard Avenue have an average cost of $105 which is $7,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Avenue.
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