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Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Commonwealth
$2,895 Plus Fees

1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A

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Boston, MA 02134

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    825 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

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1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A
$2,895 deposit, Available Sep 1

Property Id: 2732674 *No Broker's Fee!* Available for Sept 1st! *** Please note the monthly rent is $3,095/month. With (1) Free Month of rent, you will be saving $258/month over the course of a year, which brings the net effective rent down to $2,837/month for a 12-month lease. You are paying 11 out of 12 months. The last month is free! *** The move-in costs are ONLY 2 months' down for qualified applicants. Stunning! Newly Remodeled 2 Bed/1 Bath located on the 1200 block of Comm Avenue, right in the heart of Allston! Located around the corner from CVS and Dunkin Donuts, steps to the B-Line at Harvard Ave Station, and 1-2 mins to the 66 Bus to Harvard Square, Coolidge Corner, and Brookline Village. The common areas have recently been remodeled. This listing features brand new hardwood flooring throughout, open concept kitchen with new white shaker cabinets, gorgeous tile backsplash, full-size stainless-steel appliances, including dishwasher, disposal, fridge, range, built-in microwave, and a spacious living room with bay windows and a built-in A/C. There is recessed lighting throughout, one large bedroom with 2x the average closet space, a medium-sized bedroom with 1.5x the average closet space, an adjustable thermostat in each room, and a fully remodeled bathroom with modern accents. - No Broker's Fee - Professionally Managed - Located on the 2nd floor (One flight of stairs or elevator) - Walker's Paradise, scoring 93 points for a Walk Score - Biker's Paradise, scoring 96 points for a Bike Score - Graduates and Working Professionals Building - Thermostat-controlled heating in each room - Built-in A/C - Cat-Friendly - Elevatored Building - The rent includes Hot/Cold Water + Sewer - Card/Mobile app-operated laundry in the building - Free on-street parking with and without a residential sticker Public Transit - 1-min walking distance to the B-Line at Harvard Ave Station - 2-min walking distance to the 66 Bus Line - 6-min walking distance to the 57 and 57A Bus Lines

1198 Commonwealth Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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.

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $2,895
  • Cats
    • Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors

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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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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Simmons College
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Emmanuel College
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A is within 2 minutes or 1.1 miles from Boston University. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Emmanuel College.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Harvard Avenue Station, located 0.1 mile from 1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A. 1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.4 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harvard Avenue Station
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Packard's Corner Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Babcock Street Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Allston Street Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Lansdowne
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Ruggles
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Forest Hills
Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Local Logic 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
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Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
145-175 Harvard Ave
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Star Market Plaza
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
248-254 Brighton Ave
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. 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: 12 min 0.6 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.6 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 2.7 mi
1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Charles River Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 13.8 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 25 min 14.6 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 39 min 22.0 mi
1198 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6A has 3 military bases within 22.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.8 miles away and a 27 minute drive.

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