Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Commonwealth

$4,600 Total Monthly Price

1288 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02134

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,650 sq ft

About This Home

Available September 1, 2025 Large Fully Renovated Apartment in Allston Central Location close to Packards Corner Steps to Public Transportation and Many Local Bars and Restaurants Heat and Hot Water Included in the Rent Tenants Pay Electricity Only Lots of Open Space Modern Eat-in Kitchen With Dishwasher and Disposal Newer Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances Breakfast Bar Large Equal Size Bedrooms Lots of Closets in Each Bedroom and Extra Storage is Available Laundry is in the Building Parking is Available for Rent PROPERTY INFO Rent: $4,600 / Month Beds: 4 Bath: 2 Available Date: 09/01/2025 Pet: No Pets Rent Includes:: Heat, Hot Water

1288 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

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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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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston University	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Simmons College	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Emmanuel College	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

1288 Commonwealth Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Boston University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Simmons College.

Schools

Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

401 Students

Attendance Zone

The Amigos School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

421 Students

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

317 Students

Attendance Zone

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

286 Students

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,096 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Paul's Choir School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

38 Students

Nearby

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

54 Students

Nearby

Farr James F

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

Nearby

James F Farr Academy

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

29 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station, located 0.1 mile from 1288 Commonwealth Ave. 1288 Commonwealth Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.5 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Harvard Avenue Station	Walk:	2 min	0.2 mi
Allston Street Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Warren Street Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Packard's Corner Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Yawkey	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	4.4 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	8.5 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1288 Commonwealth Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star Market Plaza	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Allston Marketplace	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Washington Street Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

1288 Commonwealth Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-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	0.7 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi

1288 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

1288 Commonwealth Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.