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Commerce Apartments

48 Elm Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02121

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Controlled Access

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 750 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 850 SF Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1.5 Baths 1.5 Baths 1.5 Ba 1,465 SF Not Available

Fees and Policies

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas

Property Information

  • Built in 1920
  • 60 units/3 stories

About Commerce Apartments

At Commerce Apartments, experience fine living. This community is located on Elm Hill Ave in the 02121 area of Boston. Come by to see the available floorplan options. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by Commerce Apartments to check the availability and set up a tour today!

Commerce Apartments is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02121 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Vintage Building
  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Heating

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Location
48 Elm Hill Ave, Boston,
MA 02121
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Washington Park carries the quiet confidence of a neighborhood that has held its ground through decades of change. Located within Boston's Roxbury district, the area has a deep cultural history shaped by generations of community organizing and civic pride that still feel present today. Daily life here moves at an unhurried pace, with tree-lined blocks of classic Boston triple-deckers standing alongside low-rise apartment communities and scattered townhomes. The housing mix feels grounded and residential, offering well-proportioned units in both renovated older buildings and newer apartment communities. Renters will find options at a range of price points, making Washington Park one of the more accessible corners of the city without sacrificing that connected, neighborhood feel. A large green space borders the area and brings a sense of breathing room rarely found this close to an urban core.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Washington Park Boston, MA
Studio $2,100 $2,955
1 Bedroom $1,675 $3,589
2 Bedrooms $2,342 $4,543
3 Bedrooms $3,929 $5,746

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 2358 Sq Ft $1,500 $1,985 $2,450
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1760-1770 Sq Ft $1,093 $1,911 $2,850
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 2107-2118 Sq Ft $1,000 $2,812 $4,500
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2690-2693 Sq Ft $1,495 $3,475 $5,800
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2812 Sq Ft $1,030 $3,661 $9,500
Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Vintage Building
  • Walk-Up
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Expenses
Utilities Included
Gas Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
MassArt
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Northeastern University
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
MCPHS University, Boston
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Commerce Apartments is within 7 minutes or 2.8 miles from Northeastern University. It is also near Wentworth Inst. of Technology and MCPHS University, Boston.
Schools
Trotter Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
360 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Haynes Early Education Center
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
191 Students
Attendance Zone
Jeremiah E Burke High School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
526 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Boston Latin Academy
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,669 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Community Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
39 Students
Attendance Zone
Egleston Community High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
53 Students
Attendance Zone
Parkside Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
69 Students
Nearby
Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
66 Students
Nearby
Dr. Brumfield Johnson Christian Academy.
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Stony Brook Station, located 1.6 miles from Commerce Apartments. Commerce Apartments is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Stony Brook Station
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Jackson Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Green Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Roxbury Crossing Station
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fields Corner Station
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Four Corners/Geneva
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Talbot Avenue
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Forest Hills
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi

Walkability Near Commerce Apartments

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Commerce Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Mecca at Grove Hall
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Washington Park Shopping Mall
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Commerce Apartments has 2 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Dorchester Shores Reservation
 Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Commerce Apartments has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Lower Neponset River Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, and Roxbury Heritage State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Arbour Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
New England Baptist Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Commerce Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 34 min 18.0 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 18.2 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 39 min 23.3 mi
Commerce Apartments has 3 military bases within 23.3 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 18.0 miles away and a 34 minute drive.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Commerce Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Commerce Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Commerce Apartments?

Commerce Apartments includes gas in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Commerce Apartments?

Contact this property for parking details.

Is Commerce Apartments pet-friendly?

Commerce Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Commerce Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,029 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $41,160 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Commerce Apartments have move-in specials?

Commerce Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Commerce Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Commerce Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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