Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay 259 Commonwealth Avenue

259 Commonwealth Avenue

259 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

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About 259 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02116

Generously sized Back Bay Studio featuring: - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Fully equipped contemporary kitchen! - Large open living room w/ bay window! - Spacious bedroom w/ big closet! - Updated tiled bathroom! - Big windows - lots of natural sunlight! Prime location in the heart of Back Bay on sought after Commonwealth Ave! Close to Newbury Street, Commonwealth Ave Mall, Kenmore Square, Boston Common, Suffolk University, Prudential Center, Copley Square, Restaurant Row, Boston Public Library, Public Gardens, Emerson College, Symphony Hall, Hynes Convention Center, and much more! Anything not in walking distance can be easily accessed by the close by public transportation: Green and Orange train lines nearby, as well as Silver Line shuttle, many major MBTA bus routes, and Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station! Building has shared common courtyard and laundry in basement!

259 Commonwealth Avenue is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code.

Apartment Features

Hardwood Floors

Basement

Kitchen

Bay Window

Kitchen
Hardwood Floors
Basement
Bay Window
Laundry Facilities
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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.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	3811-3812 Sq Ft	$1,650	$2,551	$9,000
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	2997-2998 Sq Ft	$2,000	$3,423	$9,467
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	2566-2567 Sq Ft	$2,000	$4,548	$16,750
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	2608-2610 Sq Ft	$3,200	$5,898	$25,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	3311 Sq Ft	$875	$8,556	$100,000

Amenities

Kitchen
Hardwood Floors

Basement
Bay Window

Laundry Facilities
Gated

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
MIT	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi

259 Commonwealth Avenue is within 8 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, located 0.4 mile from 259 Commonwealth Avenue. 259 Commonwealth Avenue is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.5 miles or 13 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Hynes Convention Center	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Copley	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Prudential	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Kenmore	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Symphony	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Ruggles	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
South Station	Drive:	10 min	3.5 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	13 min	5.5 mi

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 259 Commonwealth Avenue.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Jillians	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	7 min	4.5 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi

259 Commonwealth Avenue has 3 shopping centers within 4.7 miles, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Charles River Reservation	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi

259 Commonwealth Avenue 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	1.5 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi