Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$2,175 Total Monthly Price

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20

Boston, MA 02115

617-501-0233

Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

175 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

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

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20

About This Home

$2,175 deposit, Available Sep 1

Group showing Wednesday,7/1 4:30-5:30pm! Fantastic studio in a premier Back Bay location available for a September move-in. This upgraded studio is in a professionally managed condominium and is equipped with a custom-built,full size Murphy Bed made from solid maple. Additional features include charming exposed brick wall,high-end cooktop by Wolf,stone countertops,Miele dishwasher,convection oven and microwave combination,Minka ceiling fan and bonus storage loft. Building features secure entrance,elevator and common laundry. Rent includes heat and hot water. Close to Newbury Street,public transit,restaurants and all that Boston has to offer. Email today for a tour! MLS ID 73542842

290 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02115 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

Year Built

Built in 1900

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Entry on the 5th floor

Interior Spaces

175 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Oven Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,175 Property Available on 9/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 3359767 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near public transit

Lot Details

175 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Laundry Facilities

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path Park

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
    
    $2,175

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

Water
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer

290 Commonwealth

28 Units 6 Stories Built in 1999 30,000 Sq Ft

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Contact

Listed by Andrew M. McKinney | Donnelly + Co.
Phone Number
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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

Range

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
MIT	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20 is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Northeastern University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Hynes Convention Center Station, located 0.2 mile from 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20. 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20 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:	4 min	0.2 mi
Copley Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Symphony Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Kenmore Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
South Station	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	6 min	3.5 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

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

Soundscore^™

64 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20 has 3 shopping centers within 4.7 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	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	1.8 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20 has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Coit Observatory.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Boston Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20 has 3 hospitals within 1.9 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	15.4 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	29 min	16.3 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.3 mi

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 20 has 3 military bases within 20.3 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.4 miles away and a 29 minute drive.