Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,910 - $3,712 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Lesley University - Cambridge, MA Area Guide
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,862 for a studio, $3,360 for one bedroom, $4,317 for two bedrooms, and $5,347 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,862/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,360/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,021 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,317/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,260 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,347/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
Lesley University - Cambridge, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 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
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Grades PK-5
344 Students
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Grades PK-5
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Martin Luther King, Jr. School
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Grades PK-5
401 Students
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317 Students
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286 Students
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244 Students
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Points of Interest
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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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