Cheap Homes for Rent in the Harvard Avenue Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,100 (236 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Harvard Avenue area of Brookline.

property at 303 Tappan St

$1,250 - $5,600

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

303 Tappan St

BrooklineMA02445
property at 55 S Huntington Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

55 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 128 Fuller St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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128 Fuller St

BrooklineMA02446

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property at 1423 Commonwealth Ave

$1,700 - $2,100

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 485 Washington St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

485 Washington St

BrooklineMA02446

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property at 198 Allston St

$1,775 - $2,100

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$1,775

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$1,775

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

198 Allston St

BostonMA02134
property at 1243 Beacon St

$1,800 - $6,000

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1243 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446

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property at 6 Shepherd Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Shepherd Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 15 University Rd

$1,850 - $4,750

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

15 University Rd

BrooklineMA02445
property at 219 Kelton St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

219 Kelton St

BostonMA02134
property at 1126 Commonwealth Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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Cheapest Available Harvard Avenue Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats on CommGloucester StudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Avenue, MA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Avenue area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Harvard Avenue apartment is the 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 starting at $1,900 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.
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1073 Beacon St, Unit 31073 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24
1073 Beacon St, Unit 21073 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
380 Riverway, Unit 3380 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.23
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
382 Riverway, Unit 26382 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Avenue?

There are currently 1410 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Avenue, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $12,532. There are also 2244 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Avenue ranging from $1,180 to $15,230.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harvard Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard Avenue ranges from $1,180 to $15,230 with an average monthly rent of $3,561.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harvard Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harvard Avenue range from $1,350 to $12,532, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $12,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,180 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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