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$4,345 Total Monthly Price

12 Commonwealth Ave

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Boston, MA 02116

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About This Home

For Rent – $4,345/month Available: 08/01/2025 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Square Footage: 700 sq ft Unit Level: 6 No Broker Fee – Landlord Pays Utilities Included: Garbage Pets: Cats & Small Dogs Only Pet Friendly $50/month per cat (up to 2) $100/month per dog (40lbs max) Laundry: In-Unit Washer/Dryer Parking: Available street parking Student Friendly: Yes Unit & Building Features: Central Air Hardwood Floors Ceramic Tile Eat-In Kitchen with Kitchen Island Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Dishwasher & Disposal Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator Modern Bath & Kitchen (Renovated) Elevator Concierge Fitness Center On-Site Superintendent Contact now to schedule a showing or learn more!

12 Commonwealth Ave is a house located in Suffolk County and the 02116 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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Neighborhood

Known as one of Boston’s trendiest areas for shopping and dining, Back Bay is a mix of students, professionals, affluent families, and retirees, all come to enjoy the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Anchored by the Prudential Center (whose Skywalk Observatory is one of the best vantage points in the city), this area is home to some of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Boston Public Library, Hancock Tower, and the Back Bay Architectural District.

Considering moving to Back Bay? Students, young professionals, and families thrive in all the neighborhood’s opportunities. The local academic community includes the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Architectural College. Renters love that Back Bay’s location along the Charles River allows for a considerable amount of waterfront property. Others enjoy the Charles River Esplanade, a popular greenspace for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Emerson College
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Tufts University, Boston
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
12 Commonwealth Ave is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Suffolk University and Tufts University, Boston.
Schools
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
738 Students
Attendance Zone
Dante Alighieri
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
108 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Quincy Upper School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Snowden Int'L High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Advent School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
200 Students
Nearby
Learning Project Elementary School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
116 Students
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
Commonwealth School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Arlington Station, located 0.2 mile from 12 Commonwealth Ave. 12 Commonwealth Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.5 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Arlington Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Copley Station
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Boylston Street Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Chinatown Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
New England Medical Center Station
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
South Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
North Station
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
Walker's Paradise
99
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
98
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
85
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 Commonwealth Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 9 min 5.7 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
12 Commonwealth Ave has 3 shopping centers within 5.8 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Public Garden
 Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Museum of Science
 Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
12 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Tufts Medical Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
12 Commonwealth Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 16.5 mi
12 Commonwealth Ave is 16.5 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.

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