Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$3,600 Total Monthly Price

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10

Boston, MA 02116

609-933-5280

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

597 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 1

Highlights

Medical Services
Deck
Property is near public transit and schools
Jogging Path
No Cooling
Park

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10

About This Home

$3,600 deposit, Available Aug 1

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. MLS ID 73542937

228 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

Interior Spaces

597 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,600 Property Available on 8/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 3359533 Rent includes heat, hot water, sewer, trash collection

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

597 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

Near Conservation Area No 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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,600

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

Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Annie Youssoufian | Boston Brownstones Realty PLLC
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

Heating
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Deck

Expenses

Utilities Included

Heat, Trash Removal, 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:	4 min	1.3 mi

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 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 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10. 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 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:	7 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Symphony Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
South Station	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.7 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

Busy

Soundscore^™

65 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10.

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

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 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
Coit Observatory	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	2.0 mi

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.

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	1.4 mi

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 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
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	29 min	15.6 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	29 min	16.4 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.2 mi

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 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.