The Overlook at St. Gabriel's
175 Washington St,
Brighton, MA 02135
$2,565 - $7,280 | Studio - 4 Beds
Boston College
Boston, MA
Boston College Brighton Campus - Boston, MA
Area Guide
Look inward; reach out
Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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Mass Transit
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Train
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Eagles
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Historic
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Lakeside
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Top-Ranking
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Private
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Located in the southwestern corner of Brighton on the edge of Chestnut Hill, Boston College offers a gorgeous campus bordering the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The college was established in 1863 and it is a private Catholic university. The campus is a historic district, featuring several outstanding examples of gothic architecture. Flying buttresses aside, Boston College is prestigious and top-ranking. The college offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
The BC Eagles participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Coast conference. The men's ice hockey team is considered one of the country's best with five national championships. Cheer on the Eagles hockey team at Kelley Rink; during football season, head to Alumni Stadium. The basketball team plays at Conte Forum, while the baseball team calls Eddie Pellagrini Diamond at John Shea Field home. The Eagles have the nation's oldest fight song, written in 1885.
Boston College is located along Commonwealth Avenue, one of the prettiest streets in Boston. The area is very walkable and bicycle-friendly, and students can often be seen walking to class. Commonwealth Avenue is also lined with MBTA stations, and residents can hop on the T at the Boston College Station and quickly reach Downtown Boston. For easy access to campus and to the T, look for apartments along Commonwealth Avenue. Beacon Street is also a great location, along with Hammond Street, Middlesex Road, and Boylston Street.
Rent Trends
As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,879 for a studio, $3,483 for one bedroom, $4,445 for two bedrooms, and $5,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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489 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,879/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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696 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,483/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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966 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,445/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,237 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,989/month
Average Rent
Transportation
91
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
86
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
78
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
809 Students
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Public
Grades PK-8
523 Students
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Public
Grades PK-6
289 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-6
182 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-6
414 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
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Public
Grades 7-12
1,567 Students
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Public
Grades PK-8
809 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-8
523 Students
7
Public
Grades 7-12
1,723 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-12
1,567 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-12
1,723 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
1,276 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-12
530 Students
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- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
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- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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