Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$7,000 Total Monthly Price

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3

Boston, MA 02116

774-262-4400

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

993 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 1

Highlights

Medical Services
Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Property is near public transit and schools
Living Room with Fireplace
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Primary Bedroom

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3

About This Home

Available Oct 1

Welcome to 218 Commonwealth Ave #3,available October 1st. This spacious 1-bedroom,2-bathroom residence overlooks the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in the heart of Back Bay. Offering approximately 1,000 SqFt of living area,this unit features a generous layout with high ceilings,oversized windows,hardwood floors,and two decorative fireplaces. The home includes a walk-in closet,two full baths,central air,and in-unit laundry. The kitchen offers gas cooking,a dishwasher and ample cabinet storage. Residents also enjoy access to a shared patio and garden. Professionally managed building ideally located on Commonwealth Ave between Exeter and Fairfield Streets. Third-floor walk-up; no elevator. Parking available for an additional fee. MLS ID 73569396

218 Commonwealth Ave is a condo 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

Home Type

Condominium

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Fireplace in Primary Bedroom 1 Primary Bedroom on Main Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom Walk-In Closet 2 Full Bathrooms Linen Closet In Bathroom Separate Shower Pedestal Sink

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Updated or Remodeled Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace 2 Fireplaces Bay Window Wet Bar Recessed Lighting 1-Story Property Picture Window 993 Sq Ft Home Decorative Lighting Light Fixtures

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Stove Range Oven Freezer Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on main level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 10/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 3359552 Rent includes water, sewer, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

Cooling Available Central Heating High Speed Internet Heating System Uses Natural Gas Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry Common Area

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

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.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $0

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

Water
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Danielle Dimond | Senne
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

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Heating
Fireplace

Range
Freezer

Patio

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
MIT	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	5 min	1.3 mi

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and Northeastern University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3. 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Symphony Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Ruggles	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Boston	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
South Station	Drive:	10 min	3.4 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi

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

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Scores provided by

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- / 100

Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 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.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	7 min	2.0 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	2.0 mi

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	29 min	15.6 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	16.5 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.2 mi

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 3 military bases within 20.2 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.6 miles away and a 29 minute drive.