Apartments to rent in Cleveland Circle, Boston

Cleveland Circle sits at the southern edge of Brighton where Beacon Street meets Chestnut Hill Avenue. A compact commercial center and transit hub (Green Line C terminus) with quick access to Brookline and Chestnut Hill, Cleveland Circle mixes apartment buildings, Victorian homes and steady rental demand from nearby employers and Boston College students.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Cleveland Circle High Good Safe Excellent
Brighton Average Good Safe Good
Allston Average Fair Less Safe Good
Oak Square Average Good Safe Good
Reservoir High Good Very Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper (neighborhood medians & listings)

Cleveland Circle, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,900 – $2,700
1 bedroom
$2,250 – $3,200
2 bedroom
$2,600 – $3,800
3 bedroom
$3,400 – $5,000

Source: Zumper (neighborhood medians & listings)

Rentals available in Cleveland Circle, Boston

Get Listings with Nmbr AI Rent Agent

Cleveland Circle, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Winship Elementary School

⭐ 6/10 Boston Public / GreatSchools
Brighton area (Boston), MA
🧭 ~1.0 mi (serves Brighton/Cleveland Circle area)

John D. Runkle School (Brookline)

⭐ ⭐ 9/10 PublicSchoolReview / GreatSchools
50 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
🧭 ~0.6–1.0 mi (just over the Brookline border; strong K–8 option)

Top Private Schools

Beaver Country Day School

⭐ ⭐ 9/10 NAIS / PrivateSchoolReview
791 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
🧭 ~0.5–1.0 mi (Chestnut Hill — walkable from parts of Cleveland Circle)

Dexter School (Brookline)

⭐ 8/10 PrivateSchoolReview
20 Newton St, Brookline, MA
🧭 ~1.0–1.5 mi (nearby Brookline options)

Source: GreatSchools / Public school district pages / Local listings

Cleveland Circle, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Cleveland Circle and the surrounding Brighton/Reservoir area are generally reported as safer than many dense inner-Boston neighborhoods; property and petty theft are the most common incidents, with occasional nightlife-related disturbances around late-night bars. Residents and visitors should exercise normal urban precautions and be aware of occasional student-related crowds around the Circle.

Source: Homes.com neighborhood guide / crime grading services

Cleveland Circle, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~85
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~76
Excellent Transit
Bike Score ~70
Very Bikeable
<35 min
Cleveland Circle → Park Street (Green Line C) scheduled ~32 minutes; D branch (Reservoir) is a bit faster into downtown.

Source: WalkScore

Cleveland Circle, Boston Summary

Overview

Cleveland Circle is a compact transit-centered neighborhood at Brighton’s southern edge with a mix of apartment buildings, turn-of-the-century homes and a small commercial main street. The area appeals to commuters (strong Green Line access), Boston College proximity, and renters who want near-suburban green space with quick downtown access.

Key Features

  • Transit hub: Green Line C terminus (Cleveland Circle) plus nearby D and B branch stops — strong transit options into Boston.
  • Parks & outdoor: Chestnut Hill Reservoir walking loop and several small parks make for easy outdoor recreation.
  • Local shopping & dining: Concentrated shops, neighborhood restaurants and a Star Market mean daily errands are walkable.
  • Academic proximity: Close to Boston College and several strong Brookline/Brighton schools, attracting renters connected to local universities.

Housing Snapshot

  • Predominantly prewar apartment buildings and small multifamily houses with some newer condo conversions.
  • Rents run above many outer-Boston neighborhoods — strong demand and limited street parking.
  • Good mix of long-term residents and younger renters; student rentals exist but are not the dominant demographic.