Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,890 - $3,818 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
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Lesley University Cambridge, MA
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Lesley
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Lynx
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Private
Lesley University began as a school to train teachers in 1909. Today, Lesley engages students in transformative education through active learning, scholarly research, diverse forms of artistic expression, and the integration of rigorous academics with practical, professional experience, leading to meaningful careers and continuous lifelong learning. Graduates leave Lesley with the knowledge, skills, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts shaping a more just, humane, and sustainable world.
Located in Harvard Square, Lesley’s Brattle Campus is convenient to plenty of apartments available for rent in Cambridge, Brighton, Allston, and Somerville. The Brattle Campus is easily accessible via the MBTA commuter rail, the T, or local buses in addition to being within walking distance of Lesley’s two other campuses.
Campus life at Lesley is vibrant with over 50 student organizations, Lynx athletic teams, community engagement opportunities, internships, support services, activities, and events. Harvard Square boasts a range of shops, restaurants, and exceptional bookstores. Live music, film screenings, gallery openings, indie booksellers, and world-class museums abound in Cambridge while the heart of Boston is also just minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,858 for a studio, $3,411 for one bedroom, $4,375 for two bedrooms, and $5,326 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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476 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,858/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,411/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,025 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,375/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,260 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,326/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lesley University - Cambridge, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Lesley University - Cambridge, MA (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Lesley University - Cambridge, 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
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lesley University - Cambridge, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Schools
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Grades PK-8
421 Students
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
256 Students
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
296 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Public
Grades 6-12
244 Students
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
888 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
Transit / Subway
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.