$3,500 / Month
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1
Boston, MA 02116
2 Days Ago
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781-506-1246
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
597 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Deck
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,500 deposit,
Available Now
Located on picturesque Commonwealth Avenue between Exeter and Fairfield Streets, this sunny south-facing one-bedroom offers classic Back Bay charm with modern updates. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, a breakfast bar, gas cooking, and a dishwasher. The spacious bedroom includes a generous closet, and hardwood floors run throughout the unit. Enjoy sweeping city views—including the Prudential and Hancock Towers—from the common roof deck. Laundry is located in the building. This fourth-floor walk-up (no elevator) is just moments from Newbury Street, the shops at the Prudential Center, top restaurants, cafes, Copley Green line and the Back Bay train station. Sorry, no pets.
228 Commonwealth Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
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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
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk-Up
- Deck
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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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: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and Northeastern University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
537 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
349 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
204 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1. 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi |
Time and distance from 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 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 | ||
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.0 mi |
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.4 mi |
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 is 15.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk-Up
- Deck
228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Photos
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228 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116