Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Commonwealth

$5,600 Total Monthly Price

42 Brainerd Rd

Boston, MA 02134

617-830-2648

Bedrooms

5
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

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Available

Available Sep 1

42 Brainerd Rd

About This Home

Available Sep 1

Available 9/1/2026 Huge 5 bed unit located by the Green Line, BU and Commonwealth Ave in Allston. With this unit, the landlord pays for heat and water. Cats and students are ok. First, last, security, and broker fee to move in

42 Brainerd Rd is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02134 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.

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.

Cats Allowed
Fees not specified
Weight limit

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Pet Limit

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Neighborhood

Situated about five miles west of Downtown Boston, Commonwealth boasts a vibrant atmosphere with charming brick buildings, local shops, delectable restaurants, numerous entertainment options, lush parks and playgrounds, and a diverse population. Commonwealth is convenient to several renowned attractions, including the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline Booksmith, and Brighton Music Hall.

Commonwealth residents also enjoy quick access to Boston College, making the area especially popular among the institution’s students, faculty, and staff. A host of T stops strewn along Commonwealth Avenue provide easy commutes and travels to Greater Boston as well as convenience to an array of metropolitan amenities.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston University	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Simmons College	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Emmanuel College	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi

42 Brainerd Rd is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Boston University. It is also near Simmons College and Boston College, Brighton.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station, located 0.2 mile from 42 Brainerd Rd. 42 Brainerd Rd is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.5 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Harvard Avenue Station	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Allston Street Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Warren Street Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Packard's Corner Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Lansdowne	Drive:	5 min	2.7 mi
Ruggles	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Back Bay	Drive:	9 min	3.5 mi
Forest Hills	Drive:	11 min	4.8 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	8.5 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 42 Brainerd Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
145-175 Harvard Ave	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
248-254 Brighton Ave	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Washington Street Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

42 Brainerd Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi

42 Brainerd Rd has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

42 Brainerd Rd has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.