Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston Campus - Boston, MA

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A prestigious healthcare education facility in the heart of Boston

Private Urban Historic Walkable Parks

MCPHS University (formerly known as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) is a leading institution specializing in preparing students for careers in healthcare and pharmacy. One of the oldest universities of its kind in the country, MCPHS forms a cornerstone of Boston’s Longwood Medical & Academic Area neighborhood. The university’s facilities offer students the chance to get hands-on experience in a variety of specialized fields in one of the nation’s busiest healthcare environments.

Living near MCPHS puts you within easy walking distance of many of Boston’s most popular attractions. Fenway Park, the Emerald Necklace, and the Museum of Fine Art, Boston are all very close by, as well as the surrounding restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Simmons College and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design are next door, creating an eclectic community of students and faculty in the area representing radically different backgrounds. Apartments, condos, and houses are widely available within walking distance, but rental rates can vary dramatically even within the same block.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,819 for a studio, $3,427 for one bedroom, $4,381 for two bedrooms, and $5,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,819/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,427/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 980 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,381/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,239 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,833/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

91

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

86

Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

78

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

8
out of 10

Perry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

182 Students

8
out of 10

Manning Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

160 Students

8
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Otis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

414 Students

7
out of 10

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

8
out of 10

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

8
out of 10

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

8
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

8
out of 10

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

8
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

7
out of 10

East Boston High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,276 Students

3
out of 10

Dearborn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

541 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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