Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$5,500 Total Monthly Price

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

Boston, MA 02116

617-839-3085

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

700 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 15

Highlights

Marina
Medical Services
Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
2 Fireplaces
Community Pool
Tennis Courts

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

About This Home

$5,500 deposit, Available Aug 15

Welcome to Unit 8 at 177 Commonwealth Ave,a beautifully furnished,move-in ready 1-bedroom residence on the 4th floor in one of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods. This turnkey home features a bright,inviting layout with stylish furnishings,a well-appointed kitchen,and everything needed for a comfortable stay—just bring your suitcase and enjoy effortless city living. Ideally located near the Public Garden,Newbury Street,top restaurants,shopping,public transportation,and major hospitals. Flexible short- and long-term lease options are available,making it ideal for corporate housing,traveling professionals,relocations,or extended stays. Available for immediate occupancy. MLS ID 73551417

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

* 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.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 4th floor

Home Security

Intercom

Interior Spaces

2 Fireplaces 700 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Oven Freezer Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $5,500 Property Available on 8/15/26 Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02948 S:012,3351426 Rent includes heat, hot water, gas, water, sewer, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

700 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Marina Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $5,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

Gas
Water
Heat
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Alexandra Post | Engel & Volkers Boston
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

Back Bay is one of Boston's most architecturally striking neighborhoods, built on land reclaimed from the tidal flats of the Charles River in the mid-1800s. That ambitious landfill project gave the neighborhood its name and left behind a grid of wide, tree-lined streets that feel rare in a city otherwise defined by its winding, colonial-era roads. Commonwealth Avenue, the neighborhood's central boulevard, stretches from the Public Garden westward with a landscaped mall running down its center, flanked by rows of preserved Victorian brownstones.

The neighborhood draws residents who want proximity to Boston's core without sacrificing a sense of residential calm. Newbury Street and Boylston Street anchor the commercial life here, while Copley Square and the Prudential Center mark two of Back Bay's most recognized civic and retail landmarks. Northeastern University sits just at the neighborhood's southern edge.

The rental landscape reflects the neighborhood's prestige and density.

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Amenities

Fireplace
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Freezer

Expenses

Utilities Included

Gas, Water, Heat, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
MIT	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 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 177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8. 177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Symphony Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
South Station	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.2 mi

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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- / 100

Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.8 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 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	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 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

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 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	1.3 mi
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	29 min	15.7 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	17.7 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.1 mi

177 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.7 miles away and a 29 minute drive.