Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$3,595 Total Monthly Price

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51

Boston, MA 02215

617-500-9900

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

500 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Marina
Community Stables
Medical Services
Deck
Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Community Pool

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51

About This Home

$3,595 deposit, Available Sep 1

BACK BAY CHARACTER & MODERN COMFORT -- Welcome to The Carlyle. Tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue has framed Back Bay life for well over a century,and this fifth-floor one-bedroom carries that legacy forward. A bay-windowed living room looks out over the manicured Comm Ave Mall,anchored by a decorative fireplace and floor-to-ceiling built-ins. Ceilings soar to 9.5ft in height,and hardwood floors run throughout. The bedroom holds a king bed effortlessly,complemented by a generous closet and a storage loft. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and a disposal,a modern touch within a classic frame. This elevator building offers a common roof deck,laundry,and bike storage. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Close to Newbury Street's shops and restaurants,Copley Square,Symphony Hall,and the Hynes Convention Center Green Line stop,with Boston University and the Charles River Esplanade nearby as well. MLS ID 73557342

386 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02215 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 1890

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 5th floor

Interior Spaces

500 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator Oven Freezer Microwave Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,595 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 3362469 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

22.96 Acre Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry Common Area

Overview

Near Conservation Area Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Marina Community Stables Community Pool Tennis Courts 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
    
    $3,595

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

Contact

Listed by 617Living | Compass
Phone Number
Source

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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

Disposal

Microwave

Freezer

Deck

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Northeastern University	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
MIT	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51 is within 5 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 0.1 mile from 386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51. 386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.6 miles or 13 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Kenmore Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Symphony Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Blandford Street Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Ruggles	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Boston	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	5 min	3.4 mi
South Station	Drive:	9 min	5.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	13 min	5.6 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

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59 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
170 Ipswich St	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	7 min	4.3 mi

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51 has 3 shopping centers within 4.3 miles, which is about a 7-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:	13 min	0.7 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51 has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Charles River Reservation, Coit Observatory, and Boston Public Garden.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Boston Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Boston Children's Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51 has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	28 min	15.2 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	28 min	17.3 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	36 min	20.4 mi

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 51 has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.2 miles away and a 28 minute drive.