Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston Campus - Boston, MA

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A prestigious healthcare education facility in the heart of Boston

Private Urban Historic Walkable Parks

MCPHS University (formerly known as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) is a leading institution specializing in preparing students for careers in healthcare and pharmacy. One of the oldest universities of its kind in the country, MCPHS forms a cornerstone of Boston’s Longwood Medical & Academic Area neighborhood. The university’s facilities offer students the chance to get hands-on experience in a variety of specialized fields in one of the nation’s busiest healthcare environments.

Living near MCPHS puts you within easy walking distance of many of Boston’s most popular attractions. Fenway Park, the Emerald Necklace, and the Museum of Fine Art, Boston are all very close by, as well as the surrounding restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Simmons College and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design are next door, creating an eclectic community of students and faculty in the area representing radically different backgrounds. Apartments, condos, and houses are widely available within walking distance, but rental rates can vary dramatically even within the same block.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,925 for a studio, $3,514 for one bedroom, $4,442 for two bedrooms, and $5,867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,925/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 695 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,514/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 965 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,442/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,229 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,867/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

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

289 Students

Otis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

414 Students

Hurley K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

352 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

Hurley K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

352 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Public

Grades 2-12

666 Students

Dearborn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

541 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

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 September 2025.