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$3,600 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A

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Boston, MA 02134

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,100 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Details

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

About This Property

This is a Must See Apartment in Allston. Packard Corner Area Steps From T Stop Walk to BU Local Restaurants and Shops at your door Steps Very Spacious and Sunny Large Bedrooms are Equal Size With Ample Closet Space All Kitchen Appliances are Newer Kitchen Appliances Include Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Stove, Fridge Heat and Hot Water Included in the Rent Building has a Laundry Facility

1161 Commonwealth Avenue is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Match Charter Public School (District) attendance zone.

Condo Features

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
Location
1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston,
MA 02134
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Situated about five miles west of Downtown Boston, Commonwealth boasts a vibrant atmosphere with charming brick buildings, local shops, delectable restaurants, numerous entertainment options, lush parks and playgrounds, and a diverse population. Commonwealth is convenient to several renowned attractions, including the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline Booksmith, and Brighton Music Hall.

Commonwealth residents also enjoy quick access to Boston College, making the area especially popular among the institution’s students, faculty, and staff. A host of T stops strewn along Commonwealth Avenue provide easy commutes and travels to Greater Boston as well as convenience to an array of metropolitan amenities.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 2866-2867 Sq Ft $1,550 $2,311 $21,950
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 2945-2946 Sq Ft $1,000 $2,644 $13,895
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 3194-3197 Sq Ft $1,810 $3,296 $24,786
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 3349-3365 Sq Ft $1,410 $4,185 $35,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3265-3266 Sq Ft $1,025 $5,409 $15,000
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Simmons College
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Emmanuel College
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A is within 20 minutes or 1.0 miles from Boston University. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Emmanuel College.
Schools
Match Charter Public School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,192 Students
Nearby
Neha/Lubavitch School for Girls
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
St Herman Of Alaska Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
30 Students
Nearby
Bay Cove Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
27 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Harvard Avenue Station, located 0.2 mile from 1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A. 1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.3 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harvard Avenue Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Packard's Corner Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Babcock Street Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Pleasant Street Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Yawkey
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 8.3 mi

Walkability Near 1161 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02134

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
64 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Star Market Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Allston Marketplace
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Brighton Mills
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A 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: 14 min 0.8 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A 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: 8 min 0.5 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 0.5 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 26 min 13.8 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 25 min 14.6 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 39 min 22.0 mi
1161 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5A has 3 military bases within 22.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.8 miles away and a 26 minute drive.

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