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$3,950 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5

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Allston, MA 02134

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    9,999 sq ft

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1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5
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12 Month Lease, $3,950 deposit, Available Sep 1

Great location in lively area of Brighton! On the border of Allston close to local bars and restaurants, Packard’s Corner, Kenmore Square, Fenway, and easy access to the entire city with nearby Green Line B train and multiple major MBTA bus routes! An easy commute to Boston University, Boston College, Harvard Business School, Northeastern, Simmons, Berklee, Emmauel, Wheelock, Mass College of Pharmacy, NE Conservatory, Mass College of Art, Wentworth, Boston Architectural College, Longwood Medical Area, and much more! 1426

1148 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Norfolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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City - Allston

Best known for its rising student population and proximity to Harvard Business School, Allston’s diverse community and focus on academics makes it a great neighborhood to live in. While the area is very student-dense, its youthful atmosphere and short commute to Downtown Boston make it a hot spot for trendy restaurants, coffee shops, and things to do. The city offers tons of bars, multicultural restaurants, and cool music venues. On Brighton Avenue, you’ll discover Brighton Music Hall, which is down the road from the Paradise Rock Club.

When you rent an apartment in Allston, you’ll have access to many MBTA rail stations to get you from point A to point B. Students enjoy a bike ride after class at Christian Herter Park, which has breathtaking views of the Charles River. Affordability makes this community an attractive option for many locals. How much does it cost to live in Allston? Average apartment rent sits around $2,538/month, well below the city average.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Simmons College
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Emmanuel College
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 is within 19 minutes or 1.0 mile from Boston University. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Simmons College.
Schools
Jackson/Mann K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-12
476 Students
Attendance Zone
Boston Latin
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
Attendance Zone
Brighton High
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
532 Students
Attendance Zone
St Herman Of Alaska Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
30 Students
Nearby
Neha/Lubavitch School for Girls
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Bay Cove Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
27 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Allston include Packard's Corner Station, located 0.2 mile from 1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5. 1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.8 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Packard's Corner Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Babcock Street Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Harvard Avenue Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Pleasant Street Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 3.2 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 8.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
74
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
83
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Star Market Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Washington Street Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Allston Marketplace
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Charles River Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 14.1 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 26 min 14.9 mi
1148 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 is 14.1 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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