Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

Boston, MA 02116

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Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

597 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

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

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

About This Home

$3,000 deposit, Available Now

FULLY FURNISHED. This immaculate and sunny one bedroom home is ideally located in the heart of the Back Bay. The unit comes fully furnished and features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living area. The kitchen,complete with dishwasher,has been updated with maple cabinets and granite countertops. A common roof-deck provides prime outdoor space and bi-monthly professional cleaning services are included in the rental price. Flexible lease length. MLS# 73497855

228 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

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

597 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,000 Assessor Parcel Number 3359533 Rent includes heat, hot water

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Laundry Facilities

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,000

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.

Contact

Listed by Ana Andreev | Compass
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

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.

Learn more about living in Back Bay

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 8 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 8. 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 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

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64 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Residences at University Park	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 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 8 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