Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,910 - $3,712 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Northeastern University - Boston, MA Area Guide
Learning through classroom, research, and real-world endeavors
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Northeastern
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Experiential
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Private
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Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern University is built on a tradition of engaging with the world, creating a distinctive approach to education and research. Northeastern’s co-op program is indicative of this experiential method, which allows students to alternate full-time course loads with full-time work. Founded in 1898, NEU features a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in addition to Huskies sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Conference. NEU faculty and students have plenty of apartments to choose from in a number of Boston neighborhoods. Northeastern is convenient to several neighborhoods including Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill, South End, and Jamaica Plain. Apartments accessible to the T are especially desirable, as Northeastern has its own stop. With almost 400 student organizations on campus and proximity to seemingly endless world-class amenities, there is plenty to do around Northeastern.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,900 for a studio, $3,539 for one bedroom, $4,434 for two bedrooms, and $5,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,900/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,539/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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970 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,434/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,801/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northeastern University - Boston, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Northeastern University - 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
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Northeastern University - 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 Northeastern University - Boston, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Charles River Reservation
- Boston Public Garden
- Coit Observatory
- Boston African American National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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