$3,600
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2
Boston, MA 02116
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
620 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Deck
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,600 deposit,
Available Sep 1
[1 BEDROOM | 1 BATH APARTMENT | BACK BAY | AVAILABLE 9/1] Modern one-bedroom apartment located on beautiful Commonwealth Avenue, offering the perfect blend of contemporary comfort and classic Back Bay charm. This spacious home features hardwood floors, high ceilings, elegant woodwork, and beautiful period details throughout. The updated kitchen includes a dishwasher and ample cabinet space, while the newly renovated bathroom adds a fresh, modern touch. The generous layout provides comfortable living space with plenty of natural light. Residents enjoy access to an amazing common roof deck with stunning city views, as well as elevator access and laundry facilities in the building. Heat is included in the rent, and the property is professionally managed within a well-maintained condominium building. Ideally located just steps from the Boston Common, Charles River, Newbury Street, Copley Square, shops, restaurants, and public transportation, this apartment offers an exceptional Back Bay lifestyle in one of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods. __________________________ Reach out today to take a closer look, and compare our full availability! Call, DM, text, or email (Will House U | Boston Haus Realty)
248 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.
* 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.
Apartment Features
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Deck
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.
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Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
Property Information
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4 units
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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.
Learn more about living in Back Bay
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 is within 8 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Emerson College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
337 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
80 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
435 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
235 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2. 248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi |
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 4.8 miles, which is about a 8-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: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 7 min | 1.9 mi |
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 15.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 20.1 mi |
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.5 miles away and a 29 minute drive.
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Deck
248 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Photos
248 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116