$2,900
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516
Boston, MA 02116
1 Day Ago
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Bedrooms
Studio
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
500 sq ft
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Available
Available Oct 4
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Concierge
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,900 deposit,
Available Oct 4
Large studio with great layout and high ceilings on 5th floor of elevator building overlooking Comm. Ave on Dartmouth Street corner. Highly desirable Vendome Building. 24/7 concierge/security. Close to Newbury St shops/restaurants, MBTA Green Line's Copley stop (Harvard Medical access), Trader Joe's & Shaws, Back Bay Orange line, Charles River Esplanade, Prudential Mall & Boston Common. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, modern kitchen appliances, cabinets & granite countertops, built-in desk/exposed brick / generous closets space. Card-op washer/dryer down hallway trash chute/recycling on same floor.
160 Commonwealth Ave is a condo 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.
Condo Features
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry Facilities
- Concierge
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Disposal Chutes
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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The Vendome
110 Units
7 Stories
Built in 1871
139,017 Sq Ft
The Vendome, a distinguished Beaux-Arts building, stands proudly in Boston's Back Bay. Constructed in 1871, this seven-story landmark offers 110 luxurious condominium units. Originally designed as the Hotel Vendome, its grand architecture features a symmetrical facade, elaborate stone detailing, and a striking arched entrance. The building's rich history and architectural charm make it a unique residence in one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods.
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and Northeastern University.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
738 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
116 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
349 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.1 mile from 160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516. 160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 13 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.7 mi |
Time and distance from 160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 has 3 shopping centers within 4.9 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Boston Public Garden
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.1 mi |
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 17.7 mi |
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 is 15.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry Facilities
- Concierge
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Disposal Chutes
160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 516 Photos
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160 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116