Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22

Boston, MA 02116

617-266-6006

Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

330 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit and schools
Jogging Path
Park
Shops
Coin Laundry

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22

About This Home

$2,500 deposit, Available Sep 1

Charming Back Bay studio on iconic Commonwealth Avenue in an elegant elevator building with a beautiful Art Deco entrance and clean lobby. Well laid out with wood floors and defined space for living,dining and sleeping,the approximately 330 SF studio features a kitchenette,subway tile bath and good closet space. Heat and hot water are included,with common laundry in the building. Ideally situated near the Public Garden,Charles River Esplanade,Newbury Street,Copley Square,Green Line,shopping,restaurants,universities and area hospitals. Available September 1 for a 12-month lease. MLS ID 73566910

56 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

330 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,500 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01276 S:008,3358702 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, trash collection, snow removal, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

330 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Heating Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

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
    
    $2,500

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

56 Commonwealth

29 Units 6 Stories Built in 1974 16,957 Sq Ft

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Contact

Listed by Jayne Kramer | Engel & Volkers Boston
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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

Freezer

Elevator

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Trash Removal Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Emerson College	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Suffolk University	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Suffolk University and Berklee College of Music.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Arlington Station, located 0.3 mile from 56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22. 56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.7 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Arlington Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Copley Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Boylston Street Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
New England Medical Center Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Boston	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Boston	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi
South Station	Drive:	8 min	3.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	4.7 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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- / 100

Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
13-17 Winchester St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
58-60 Charles St	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	5.3 mi

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22 has 3 shopping centers within 5.3 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Boston Public Garden	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	1.9 mi

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22 has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Tufts Medical Center	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22 has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	30 min	16.0 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	18.1 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.0 mi

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 22 has 3 military bases within 20.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 16.0 miles away and a 30 minute drive.