Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,785 - $3,712 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Brighton
Brighton, MA Area Guide
The hippest neighborhood in Boston
Boston College
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In the northwest corner of Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll find the bustling neighborhood of Brighton. With trendy brownstones and classic Bostonian brick architecture and layout, this neighborhood is a busy and eclectic area. The home of the renowned Boston College, Brighton is a Bostonian epicenter of culture and knowledge. With all the university options in and around the area, Brighton is a wonderful place to look for your next off-campus apartment or stylish rental, away from the bustle of downtown tourism. This hip section of the city is a wonderful mix of modernism and history.
So, what is it like to live in Brighton? Well, from Fenway Park to the Museum of Fine Arts, and from the Freedom Trail to North End, this area of Boston features adventure, sports, recreation, and cultural options for every taste and every resident. Find your next apartment in Brighton and join the trendy hip city life.
Explore the City
Sailboats along the Charles River
Cherry blossoms in Brighton
McMullen Museum of Art in Brighton
Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton on a lovely spring day
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Brighton, MA is $2,378 for a studio, $2,514 for one bedroom, $3,093 for two bedrooms, and $3,783 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,514/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$5,589/month
1,795 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,748/month
2,926 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,157/month
2,608 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brighton, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
85
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
64
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
77
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.