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(857) 666-2882
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48-50 Harvard Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

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The Harvard

48-50 Harvard Ave
Brookline, MA 02446
(857) 666-2882
The Harvard in Brookline, MA - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $1,350-$1,750 Plus Fees
    6 Month Lease Term
  • 450–550 Square Feet

About The Harvard

Stay nice and warm this winter with heat and hot water included in your rent and enjoy the convenience of having a common on-site laundry room. Broker's fee is covered by the complex. Limited off-street parking is available for an additional charge. This is a professionally run and managed complex. Sorry, no dogs. • Located halfway between Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village • Convenient to both Beacon Street and Riverside MBTA Green Line Stations • Within .25 mile from Pierce Playground, Griggs Park, Brookline Public Library, Stop & Shop, Pierce Elementary School, Yoga and Fitness studios, pharmacies and several restaurants • Easy access to Longwood Medical and Academic Area and Downtown Boston • Close proximity to Trader Joe’s, local restaurants, coffee shops and Coolidge Corner library Walking Score • Walker's Paradise = 90 Daily errands do not require a car. • Excellent Transit = 73 Transit is convenient for most trips. • Biker’s Paradise = 94 Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

The Harvard is located in the Coolidge Corner Neighborhood and 02446 Zip code of Brookline, MA. This community is professionally managed by Thayer & Associates

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Harvard offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments having 450–550 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 450 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,350Call for AvailabilityStudio450 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $1,350
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 550 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,650Call for Availability1 Bedroom550 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Family Room
    • Hardwood Floors

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,650 - $1,750
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 24 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1970

Lease Terms

  • 12+ mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Administrative Fee$0.00
Application Fee Per Applicant$75.00

Other Fees and Policies

Parking Fees

Surface Lot
Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle.$150.00/mo

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Recycling
  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • Tub/Shower
  • Heating
  • Intercom
  • Surround Sound
  • Cable Ready
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Family Room
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Hardwood Floors
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48-50 Harvard Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

Getting Around

  • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

    All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 70 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 80 / 100 Very Bikeable

    Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 40 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Shopping

    Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Noise Level

    Few sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

Frequently Asked Questions about The Harvard

Where is The Harvard located?

The Harvard is located at 48-50 Harvard Ave near the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline, MA

What is the current rent range at The Harvard?

Call us today for rates on the Studio to 1 options at The Harvard

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Super Value4.0

    The The Harvard Apartments are 41.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Coolidge Corner area, and 48.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Coolidge Corner Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,350$2,298-$948-41.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,650$2,810-$1,160-41.3%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Brookline

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,350$2,623-$1,273-48.5%
    1 Bedroom$1,650$3,153-$1,503-47.7%

    Methodology: On 08/03/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 433 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Harvard (Coolidge Corner), and 3413 other apartment communities in Brookline using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 08/03/2026

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

  • Eco-Friendly 3.4

    The Eco-Friendly Lifestyle score highlights how amenities and features at top local communities may support environmentally friendly, clean, and energy efficient living.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.4-star Eco-Friendly rating is based on the following features:

    • Smoke Free Options
    • Recycling
    • Double Pane Windows
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Nearby Schools

Pierce

Brookline School District
50 School Street
Public School - Grades K-8 (587 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
9/10

Brookline High School

Brookline School District
115 Greenough Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2147 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
8/10
School data provided by GreatSchools.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Harvard.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

Longfellow Historic Site

Longfellow Historic Site
5 minute drive / 1.98 miles away

Skywalk Observatory

800 Boylston Street
4 minute drive / 2.01 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

465 Cambridge St
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Petco

119 1st St
6 minute drive / 2.85 miles away

Target

7 Allstate Rd
6 minute drive / 3.0 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Emmanuel College

400 The Fenway
2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

Simmons College

300 The Fenway
2 minute drive / 0.89 miles away

Boston University

One Silber Way
2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away

Groceries

Stop & Shop

137 Harvard St
1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Whole Foods

340 River St
4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away

Hospitals

Brigham And Women's Hospital

75 Francis Street
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

Arbour Human Resource Institute

227 Babcock Street
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

24 minute drive / 11.41 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

Arnold Arboretum

125 Arborway
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

The Harvard has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Fenway Park, Arnold Arboretum, The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, and The Freedom Trail.

Restaurants and Dining

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
5 minute drive / 2.53 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
7 minute drive / 3.7 miles away

Shopping Centers

Washington Square

1623 Beacon St
2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

Star Market Plaza

1065 Commonwealth Ave
2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

Washington Street Plaza

15 Washington St
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

The Harvard has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Coolidge Corner Station-Green Line - C

1334 Beacon St
1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

St Paul Street Station (Green Line C)-Green Line - C

St Paul St
1 minute drive / 0.26 miles away

Kent Street Station-Green Line - C

1174 Beacon St
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Brookline Studio Apartments $2,623$1,350$10,000+
Brookline 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,153$1,050$10,000+
Brookline 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,941$1,150$10,000+
Brookline 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,224$1,200$10,000+
Brookline 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,854$1,300$10,000+
Brookline 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,857$1,250$10,000+
Brookline 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,118$4,700$10,000+

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