The Gateway

1298-1302 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134

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Highlights

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

About The Gateway

Newly upgraded, this imposing brick building offers an outstanding location at the gateway of Allston's Green District neighborhood. With attractive common areas and quality efficient units in an elevator building, The Gateway is a favorite among young professionals. Located directly on the Green Line, the building also features parking, on-site laundry facilities, Zip Car services, as well as Starbucks and convenient retail just steps away.

The Gateway is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Tub/Shower

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Hardwood Floors
Location
1298-1302 Commonwealth Ave, Allston,
MA 02134
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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.

Learn more about living in Commonwealth 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Commonwealth Allston, MA
Studio $1,053 $2,450
1 Bedroom $1,278 $2,914
2 Bedrooms $1,571 $3,541
3 Bedrooms $1,813 $3,980
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
The Gateway is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Boston University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Simmons College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
656 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
609 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
30 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
27 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Allston include Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station, located 0.1 mile from The Gateway. The Gateway is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.7 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 16 min 8.7 mi

Walkability Near The Gateway

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Gateway.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Gateway has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 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: 14 min 0.8 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
The Gateway has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
The Gateway has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 27 min 14.0 mi
Drive: 25 min 14.7 mi
Drive: 40 min 22.4 mi
The Gateway has 3 military bases within 22.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 14.0 miles away and a 27 minute drive.

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