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  • Accepts Zillow applications
    $7,500/mo

    42 Kirkwood Rd #2, Brighton, MA 02135

    5beds
    1,800sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Thu Jan 1 2026
    No pets
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    -- Parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Back porchBasement laundryPrivate backyardEat-in kitchenHardwood floorsMultiple closetsFood disposal
    This large and sunny 5-bedroom apartment is perfectly located near the Chestnut Hill Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue intersection. Just a 10-minute walk to Boston College and under 5 minutes to the South Street Green Line station (B Line), with easy access to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston University, and the Longwood Medical Area. Situated on the first floor of a well-maintained 2-family house, the apartment features large bedrooms, a spacious living room, two full bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, back porch, and private backyard. Additional amenities include hardwood floors, dishwasher, food disposal, multiple closets, basement laundry, and available garage and off-street parking. This quiet, desirable neighborhood offers excellent access to all three Green Line branches (B, C, and D), Cleveland Circle, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and EF International Language Center. The responsive landlord ensures a comfortable living experience. Previously home to students from BC, BU, and Simmons University. Don't miss out!!
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brighton

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/21/2025Listed for rent$7,500+7.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/14/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/5/2023Listed for rent$7,000+55.6%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/23/2017Listing removed$4,500$3/sqft
    Source: Red Tree Real Estate
    7/14/2017Listed for rent$4,500+4.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Red Tree Real Estate

    Neighborhood: Brighton

    There are 4 available units in this apartment building