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1039 Commonwealth Ave
1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,950–$4,200The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
BedsStudio–3
Baths1
Sqft0–999
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Property Overview

Located 0.53 miles from a top-rated elementary school and a reasonable distance from public transport, this property offers convenient access to essential amenities. Noteworthy features include a no smoking policy and 16 photos that provide a visual overview for potential renters. Its high ranking in both value for money and value per square foot indicates an attractive option in the local market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Units

1039 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA

New Listing

16

Studio

1 Bath

$1,950

Listed on 04/15/2026
Listed by The BLP Team at RE/MAX Unlimited
Studio bedroom apartment on Commonwealth Ave near BU Student Village Located on the Green Line Babcock Station and close to everything you could need. Restaurants, grocery stores and more. Rent includes heat and hot water. Laundry in building. First, last, $250 lock fee to move in.

Available

Apt 34

Studio

1 Bath

$1,980

Listed on 03/14/2026
Listed by Gary Rogers
Days on market: 32
Property Status: Active Studio apartment available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops, as well as the BMC shuttle Undergrads ok (Guarantor required) Cats ok No Smoking Heat & Hot Water included in rent First, Last, and $250 Lock Change Fee to move-in. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Available

15

Studio

1 Bath

$2,100

Listed on 12/31/2025
Listed by Gary Rogers
Days on market: 105
Property Status: Active Studio apartment available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops, as well as the BMC shuttle Undergrads ok (Guarantor required) Cats ok No Smoking Heat & Hot Water included in rent First, Last, and $250 Lock Change Fee to move-in. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Available

20

Studio

1 Bath

$2,150

Listed on 02/10/2026
Listed by Gary Rogers
Days on market: 64
Property Status: Active Studio+ unit available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Unit features hardwood floors, kitchen features disposal, refrigerator and oven. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops, as well as the BMC shuttle. Undergrads ok. Cats ok. No Smoking Heat & Hot Water included in rent. First, last, $250 lock change fee to move in. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

New Listing

Apt 36

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,700

Listed on 04/07/2026
Listed by Gary Rogers
Days on market: 8
Property Status: Active Spacious one bedroom apartment available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops. Laundry in building. First, last, and $250 lock fee to move in. Heat & Hot Water included in rent. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

New Listing

18

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,600

Listed on 04/15/2026
Listed by The BLP Team at RE/MAX Unlimited
Spacious 2 bed on Commonwealth Ave near BU Student Village. Located on the Green Line Babcock Station and close to everything you could need. Restaurants, grocery stores and more. Rent includes heat and hot water. Laundry in unit. First, last, and $250 lock fee to move in. Virtual tour! https The-BLP-Team---RE-MAX-unlimited vr-360-tour com e _64Bf5HZ08U e

Available

Apt 31

3 Beds

1 Bath

$3,900

Listed on 03/24/2026
Listed by Gary Rogers
Days on market: 22
Property Status: Active Three bedroom apartment available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops, as well as the BMC shuttle Undergrads ok (Guarantor required) Cats ok No Smoking Heat & Hot Water included in rent First, Last, and $250 Lock Change Fee to move-in. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Available

31

3 Beds

1 Bath

$3,900

Listed on 03/24/2026
Listed by The BLP Team at RE/MAX Unlimited
Days on market: 22
Three bedroom apartment available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops, as well as the BMC shuttle Undergrads ok (Guarantor required) Cats ok No Smoking Heat & Hot Water included in rent First, Last, and $250 Lock Change Fee to move-in. Virtual tour! https The-BLP-Team---RE-MAX-unlimited vr-360-tour com e _7ABf5Hz6Cg e

New Listing

21

3 Beds

1 Bath

$4,200

Listed on 04/15/2026
Listed by The BLP Team at RE/MAX Unlimited
Three bedroom apartment available in the Boston area, near BU Student Village and West Campus. Spacious living room attached to kitchen area. Bedrooms are bright with natural light. Easy access to Green Line T and several local bus stops, as well as the BMC shuttle Undergrads ok (Guarantor required), Cats ok, No Smoking. Heat & Hot Water included in rent. First, last, and $250 lock fee to move. Virtual Tour! https www vr-360-tour com e qssBd6tnk9c e?hide_background_audio=true&hide_e3play=true&hide_logo=true&hide_nadir=true&hidelive=false

Amenities for 1039 Commonwealth Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Storage
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Balcony
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 1039 Commonwealth Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 1039 Commonwealth Ave

HomeApartments in Boston 1039 Commonwealth Ave #16, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Interested in leasing 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA? Currently, 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a studio apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA vs overall rent prices in Boston, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA.

Address details

Units31
Units available9
City
Zip code02215

1039 Commonwealth Ave #16 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 578 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Boston

Studio apartments at 1039 Commonwealth Ave #16 cost about 18% less than the average rent price for studios in Boston.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% lower than 1-bedrooms in Boston.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1039 Commonwealth Ave #16 to be on par with the average for similarly sized apartments in Boston.

3-bedroom apartments at 1039 Commonwealth Ave #16 cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,350
May 2024$2,360
June 2024$2,355
July 2024$2,390
August 2024$2,399
September 2024$2,418
October 2024$2,480
November 2024$2,420
December 2024$2,412
January 2025$2,312
February 2025$2,306
March 2025$2,344
April 2025$2,387
May 2025$2,400
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,492
September 2025$2,493
October 2025$2,485
November 2025$2,496
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,500
February 2026$2,427
March 2026$2,500
April 2026$2,500

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Rent-to-income ratio

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$81,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $81,600 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $2,040.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA.
This month$2,100Studio1 bath
5 months ago$1,825Studio1 bath
6 months ago$1,825Studio1 bath
10 months ago$3,3002 bed1 bath
10 months ago$3,3002 bed1 bath
10 months ago$3,3002 bed1 bath
11 months ago$2,5001 bed1 bath
11 months ago$3,0252 bed1 bath
11 months ago$3,0252 bed1 bath

Schools near 1039 Commonwealth Ave #16

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

Allston Head Start & Children's Services

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

PK, K-12Public

ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start

478 western ave

brighton, MA, 2135

PKPublic

Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road

333 washington st

brookline, MA, 2445

PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 1039 Commonwealth Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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