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Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay
$3,500 Plus Fees
12 Month Lease

249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10

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Boston, MA 02116

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  • Square Feet

    700 sq ft

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    Available Sep 15

249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10
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249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10
12 Month Lease , Available Sep 15

Charming front facing penthouse unit on sought after block of beautifully landscaped Commonwealth Avenue! Take the elevator on up to your new home that features: - Grand staircase entrance w/ chandelier! - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Modern kitchen w/ newer appliances! - Charming exposed brick walls! - Spacious sun filled living room! - Generously sized primary bedroom! - Smaller yet sizable 2nd bed or office! - Ample closet storage space! - Nicely updated full tiled bathroom! - Laundry machines in building! - Available rental parking in rear! - Huge front facing private roof deck! Move-In Costs Fees: Last Month Rent: $3,500 First Month Rent: $3,500 Security Deposit: $3,500 Lock Key Fee: $150 Disclaimer: Some information and pictures are automatically pulled from the landlord(s) database and may not represent the actual unit. While we attempt to ensure display of current and accurate data, this listing may not reflect the most recent transactions or may reflect occasional

249 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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.

Condo Features

  • Laundry Facilities

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 Move-In Fees
  • First Month Rent
    $3,500
  • Last Month Rent
    $3,500
  • Resident Access Keys/Cards/Locks Remotes Fee
    $150
  • Security Deposit Refundable - Refundable
    $3,500

Pet policies are negotiable.

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Utilities Included

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Lease Options

  • 12 Months

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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.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Berklee College of Music
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
MIT
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Northeastern University
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and MIT.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Hynes Convention Center Station, located 0.4 mile from 249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10. 249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.5 miles or 13 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Hynes Convention Center Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Copley Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Prudential Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Kenmore Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Symphony Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Ruggles
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Boston
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
South Station
Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
Lansdowne
Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 13 min 5.5 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
1096 Boylston St
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 8 min 4.8 mi
249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Boston Public Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Museum of Science
Drive: 8 min 2.2 mi
249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 has 5 parks within 2.2 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 1.6 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 29 min 15.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 17.6 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 36 min 20.4 mi
249 Commonwealth Ave Unit 10 has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.5 miles away and a 29 minute drive.

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