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$2,825 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25

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Boston, MA 02135

2 Weeks Ago
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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    700 sq ft

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  • Hardwood Floors
1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25
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12 Month Lease, $2,825 deposit, Available Now

Brighton 2 Bed / 1 Bath – Heat & Hot Water Included, Cat Friendly – $2,825 – Available 9/1 This well-located 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment sits right on Commonwealth Avenue with the MBTA Green Line at your doorstep. With heat and hot water included, a cat-friendly policy, and easy access to shopping, dining, and transportation, this home offers excellent value in a vibrant neighborhood. Inside your new home: Two bedrooms with great natural light Comfortable living space overlooking Commonwealth Avenue Functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet space Hardwood floors throughout Laundry facilities on-site Included in rent: Heat and hot water. Parking: Off-street parking available for $175/month. Location highlights: Steps to the B Green Line at Washington Street, with easy transfer to the C and D branches Walk to Whole Foods, local markets, and neighborhood favorites like Russian delicatessens, cafes, and restaurants Minutes to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir for walking and jogging Short trip to Boston College and Brookline’s Washington Square Surrounded by shops, banks, and services for day-to-day convenience Available September 1st. Price is flexible for strong applicants. Listed by Jacob Tamkin, Red Tree Real Estate, Brookline, MA

1638 Commonwealth Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02135 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.

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floors

Instant Hot Water

Kitchen

  • Air Conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Weight limit
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  • Pet Limit
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Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Heat

Property Information

  • 3 units

Contact

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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.

Learn more about living in Commonwealth 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Boston College
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Emmanuel College
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25 is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Boston University.
Schools
Winship Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
338 Students
Attendance Zone
Baldwin Early Learning Center
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-1
172 Students
Attendance Zone
Brighton High
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Boston Latin
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-12
476 Students
Attendance Zone
Lyon High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
116 Students
Attendance Zone
Torah Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
274 Students
Nearby
Kennedy Hope Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
9 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Washington Street, located 0.1 mile from 1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25. 1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Washington Street
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Sutherland Street Station
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Dean Road Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Tappan Street Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Englewood Avenue Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Yawkey
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Newtonville
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Forest Hills
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 9.3 mi
Very Walkable
86
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
75
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
65
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Washington Street Plaza
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Washington Square
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Allston Marketplace
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25 has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Chestnut Hill Reservation, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 2 min 1.6 mi
1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 23 min 13.9 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 14.1 mi
1638 Commonwealth Ave Unit 25 is 13.9 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space

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