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42 Harvard Ave

Brookline, MA 02446 - Norfolk County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

700 sqft

About 42 Harvard Ave

Shared laundry facilities. Shared & Laundry.

RentalSource last checked: July 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM ET

Listed by: Metro Realty, (617) 232-2255

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,960 - $3,090
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	700 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81822523

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Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1	1	1	700	$2,960
6	1	1	-	$3,090

Leasing Information

Lease Term: 1 year. Photos are an example of similar units within the building, actual unit may vary. Availability and pricing can change daily and vary by lease term. Please contact us to schedule a showing.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Brookline for $2,960-$3,090 with 1 bed, 1 bath, 700 sqft and located at 42 Harvard Ave in Brookline, MA 02446. The averaged rental price of $3,025 is 5.8% ($165) higher than the average rent of $2,860 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA and 12.7% ($341) higher than the average rent of $2,684 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Norfolk County. 42 Harvard Ave was advertised by Metro Realty yesterday at 10:28 AM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$118,400 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $118,400 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $2,960 per month.

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(617) 232-2255

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