The Bradford
525 Common St,
Belmont, MA 02478
$2,515 - $13,824 | Studio - 2 Beds
Cushing Square
Belmont, MA
Cushing Square - Belmont, MA
Area Guide
Lush greenery and charming homes define this Belmont community
Suburb
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Parks
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College
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Golf
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Cushing Square is a cozy and historic neighborhood in the western Boston suburb of Belmont. With its large houses and dense canopy of trees shading the sidewalks, Cushing Square gives off a distinctly suburban vibe, amplified by the abundance of large parks and golf courses surrounding the community. A small cluster of storefront businesses at the intersection of Trapelo Road and Common Street provides residents with a one-stop shopping and dining destination close to home, featuring everything from a hardware store to a yoga studio to a Greek diner and everything in between.
Burbank Elementary School and WL Chenery Middle School are both within easy walking distance of anywhere in the neighborhood, giving local students the option of walking to class. The neighborhood’s location offers prime access to both Harvard and Tufts, with all of Boston just minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cushing Square is $1,527 for a studio, $1,965 for one bedroom, $2,763 for two bedrooms, and $2,579 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cushing Square has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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417 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,527/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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580 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,965/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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940 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,763/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,078 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,579/month
Average Rent
Transportation
84
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
41
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
68
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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