Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,890 - $3,818 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Boston College Brighton Campus Boston, MA
Look inward; reach out
Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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Mass Transit
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,953 for a studio, $3,591 for one bedroom, $4,490 for two bedrooms, and $5,916 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,953/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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695 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,591/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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972 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,490/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,916/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boston College Brighton Campus - Boston, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Boston College Brighton Campus - Boston, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Boston College Brighton Campus - Boston, MA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Boston College Brighton Campus - Boston, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
100 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,230 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
779 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,382 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,230 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,518 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
779 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,382 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,230 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,518 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,669 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,376 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† 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 June 2026.
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