Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Avenue Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $700 (147 Rentals)

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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

78 Brington RdBrookline, MA 02445
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177 Thorndike St
$1,895 - $2,625
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$1,895 - $2,625

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$1,895 - $2,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

177 Thorndike St

177 Thorndike StBrookline, MA 02446
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230 Babcock St
$1,900 - $3,200
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$1,900 - $3,200

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$1,900 - $3,200
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

230 Babcock St

230 Babcock StBrookline, MA 02446
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39 Carlton St
$1,970 - $3,780
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$1,970 - $3,780

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$1,970 - $3,780
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Carlton St

39 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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173 Thorndike St
$2,000 - $4,100
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$2,000 - $4,100

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$2,000 - $4,100
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

173 Thorndike St

173 Thorndike StBrookline, MA 02446
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The Harvard by Pine Realty
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Harvard by Pine Realty

48-50 Harvard AveBrookline, MA 02446
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37-47 St Marys St
1 Bedroom Apartments

37-47 St Marys St

37-47 St Marys StBrookline, MA 02446
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14-16 Netherlands Road
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14-16 Netherlands Road

16 Netherlands RdBrookline, MA 02445
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Vernon Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Towers

35 Vernon StBrookline, MA 02446
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36 Calumet St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
3 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

36 Calumet St, Unit 1, Unit 1

36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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848 Huntington Ave
$1,300 - $4,000
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$1,300 - $4,000

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$1,300 - $4,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Soon

848 Huntington Ave

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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99 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,175
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$1,725 - $2,175

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$1,725 - $2,175
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

99 Warren St

99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 69 Quint Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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69 Quint Ave

BostonMA02134

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$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1411 Commonwealth Ave

AllstonMA02134
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17 Price Rd
$1,800 - $2,800
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$1,800 - $2,800

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$1,800 - $2,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Price Rd

17 Price RdBoston, MA 02134
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116 Warren St
$1,850 - $2,700
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$1,850 - $2,700

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$1,850 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

116 Warren St

116 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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Cheapest Available Harvard Avenue Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vinal Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
CHR Coolidge Corner CommunitiesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Avenue, MA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Avenue area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Harvard Avenue apartment is the 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Gibbs St, Unit 221 Gibbs St3BR,2BA$0.03
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
64 Woodstock Ave64 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
9 Woodstock Ave9 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
166 Kelton St166 Kelton StStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St67 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
87 Gordon St87 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harvard Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harvard Avenue is under $1,780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Harvard Avenue is 220 - 236 Kelton St which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Harvard Avenue costs $9,300.

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