Apartments to rent in Reservoir, Boston

Reservoir (the Chestnut Hill Reservoir / Cleveland Circle area of Brighton) is a walkable, transit-connected Brighton pocket centered on the Chestnut Hill Reservoir loop. Popular with students, young professionals and families, the neighborhood blends classic brownstones and mid-century towers (like Reservoir Towers) with easy Green Line access, parks and a compact village of shops and restaurants.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

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

Source: Local listings (Reservoir Towers, Apartments.com, Redfin)

Reservoir, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,600 – $2,600
1 bedroom
$2,300 – $3,650
2 bedroom
$2,800 – $3,995
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $5,000

Source: Local listings (Reservoir Towers, Apartments.com, Redfin)

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Reservoir, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Winship Elementary School

⭐ 6/10 GreatSchools
Winship St area (Brighton)
🧭 ~1.2 mi (serves parts of Brighton/Cleveland Circle)

Edison K-8 School

⭐ 5/10 Boston Public Schools / GreatSchools
Brighton
🧭 ~1.0 mi (Brighton district)

Top Private Schools

Source: GreatSchools / local property listings

Reservoir, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Reservoir sits inside the Allston–Brighton policing area (BPD district D-14). Crime here tends to be typical of an urban neighborhood: more property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) than violent crime, with hotspots near transit hubs and some student-populated blocks. Overall local crime rates in Allston–Brighton are generally comparable to or slightly lower than Boston's overall averages depending on the metric and year; standard precautions (locking bikes, not leaving valuables visible, using well-lit routes at night) are advised.

Source: AreaVibes / Boston Police public info

Reservoir, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~86
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~74
Excellent Transit
Bike Score ~82
Very Bikeable
≈27 min
Green Line D from Reservoir to Park Street/Government Center (typical scheduled trip ~25–30 min).

Source: Walk Score / property listings

Reservoir, Boston Summary

Overview

Reservoir centers on the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and the Cleveland Circle / Reservoir MBTA nodes. It’s a mixed neighborhood of long-established families, students and young professionals — offering one of Boston’s most pleasant reservoir-side loops for walking and running, solid transit connections (Green Line D/C/B branches nearby), and a compact retail strip for everyday needs.

Key Features

  • Reservoir loop & outdoor life: The Chestnut Hill Reservoir loop is the neighborhood’s signature amenity — a scenic 1.5 mile path used for walking, running and dog-walking.
  • Green Line access: Reservoir and Cleveland Circle stations give direct Green Line rides into downtown, making the area appealing to transit commuters.
  • Village-style retail: Cleveland Circle and nearby Chestnut Hill shopping provide restaurants, grocery options and fitness clubs within a short walk.
  • Student & family mix: Close to Boston College and several schools, the neighborhood blends student rentals and family-oriented housing stock.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of mid-century apartment towers (ex: Reservoir Towers), brick triple-deckers and small condo buildings.
  • Rents typically track Brighton averages — 1BR units commonly in the low-to-mid $2k–3k range depending on building and finishes.
  • Limited large-lot single-family inventory; many rental options are multi-family conversions and mid-rise apartments.