Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,910 - $3,712 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA Area Guide
Cool beats, toe-tapping tunes, and all that jazz
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Historic
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What do Meghan Trainor, John Mayer, PSY, Bruce Hornsby, and Quincy Jones all have in common? They are all alumni of the Berklee College of Music. Located in Boston's popular Back Bay neighborhood, Berklee draws talented musicians from around the world and contribute events like the Beantown Jazz Festival to the community. As the world's largest independent college of contemporary music, Berklee is a private university that was established in 1945. The school offers master's degree programs in several areas, including Contemporary Performance, Global Entertainment and Music Business, and Music Technology Innovation. The Berklee College of Music is located along Boylston Street between Fenway and Hemenway Street. This beautiful neighborhood is filled with Victorian architecture and is very pedestrian-friendly. The Back Bay Historic District contains several iconic buildings, including Old South Church (built in 1872), the Boston Public Library (built in 1888), and the Museum of Fine Arts (built in 1870). As one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods, rent in Back Bay can range from $2,500 to north of $4,000. Luckily, with Boston's terrific mass transit system, the "T," commuting from other neighborhoods is also an option. Nearby neighborhoods to consider include Allston, Fenway/Kenmore, and Brighton.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,932 for a studio, $3,562 for one bedroom, $4,433 for two bedrooms, and $5,844 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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478 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,932/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,562/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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970 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,433/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,210 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,844/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
100
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
100
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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- Charles River Reservation
- Boston Public Garden
- Coit Observatory
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Boston African American National Historic Site
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- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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