Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

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

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,888 for a studio, $3,495 for one bedroom, $4,423 for two bedrooms, and $5,799 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,888/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,495/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 965 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,423/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,215 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,799/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

100 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Schools

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

295 Students

Dante Alighieri

Public

Grades PK-5

100 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

2,382 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

1,518 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

2,382 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

1,518 Students

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

1,669 Students

Excel Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,376 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.