Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston

$6,200 Total Monthly Price

12 Month Lease

161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702

Boston, MA 02116

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba	1,800 SF

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Utilities Included

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Trash Removal
Sewer

About This Property

Amazing opportunity to live in the historic Vendome building in the heart of Back Bay. Enter this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath penthouse duplex to open concept living with floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to the private terrace with breath taking city views. The living area also features bamboo floors, high ceilings, a half bath, and a custom-designed curved central staircase that leads to the lower level private quarters. Downstairs continues with city views from both bedrooms. The spacious primary suite provides a large custom walk-in closet and luxurious bath plus separate soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower. The second well-sized bedroom also has its own full bath. Complete the unit with in-unit laundry and central AC. This is a professionally managed building featuring a newly renovated lobby, 24-hour concierge, and elevators. Just moments from Newbury Street's fine restaurants and shops. Available Sep 1!

161 Commonwealth Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer
Walk-In Closets
Concierge

Location

161 Commonwealth Ave, Boston,

MA 02116

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City - Boston

Boston has been shaping American history since 1630, and living here means that past is never far from the present. As Massachusetts' capital and New England's cultural and financial center, the city carries real weight — intellectually, economically, and architecturally. More than 50 colleges and universities call the greater Boston area home, with institutions like Northeastern, Boston College, and Berklee College of Music woven directly into the city's neighborhoods. That academic presence fuels a steady demand for innovation, drawing employers in life sciences, technology, finance, and healthcare.

Neighborhoods here each carry a distinct personality. Beacon Hill delivers narrow gas-lit streets and Greek Revival rowhouses, while Back Bay is known for Victorian brownstones and the broad sweep of Commonwealth Avenue.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer

Walk-In Closets

Concierge

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
MIT	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi

161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702 is within 14 minutes or 0.8 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and Tufts University, Boston.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.2 mile from 161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702. 161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Symphony Station	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
South Station	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.3 mi

Walkability Near 161 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Hub	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi

161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702 has 3 shopping centers within 5.0 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	1.9 mi

161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702 has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702 has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	30 min	15.7 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	17.8 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.1 mi

161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 702 has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.7 miles away and a 30 minute drive.