Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Avenue Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $300 (78 Rentals)

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property at 106 Addington Rd

106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445
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217 Fuller St, Unit 3
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Now

217 Fuller St, Unit 3

217 Fuller 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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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
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49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
$1,725
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$1,725

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$1,725
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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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364 Riverway

BostonMA02115

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Avenue Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
886-896 Huntington AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Avenue, MA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harvard Avenue area is the $0.20 price per square foot 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Harvard Avenue apartment is the 90 Brainerd Rd Model at 90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6 starting at $1,925 with a $0.19 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.
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2900 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2880 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 419 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA

Ranked #10

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Harvard Avenue Neighborhood in Brookline, MA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $1,795.

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

The cheapest apartment in Harvard Avenue is 886-896 Huntington Avenue which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Harvard Avenue costs $8,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harvard Avenue?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in Harvard Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harvard Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Harvard Avenue have an average cost of $241 which is $8,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Avenue.

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