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1117 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
Located at 1117 Commonwealth Ave, the property offers 24-hour emergency maintenance, ensuring peace of mind for residents. It stands out with 13 photos, allowing potential renters to easily assess its appeal. Additionally, the property is pet-friendly, with no breed restrictions and multiple nearby amenities for pets, including supply stores and grooming services.
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
Dishwasher- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1117 Commonwealth Ave, Commonwealth
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven |
| Refrigerator | Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Coin Op Laundry |
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
| Water/Sewer |
Neighborhood
| Boston University | One Block to T-Stop (Green Line) |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
Cat policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
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About 1117 Commonwealth Ave
*** Central Air * Balcony * Hardwood Floors * Pet Friendly * Laundry * Parking for Rent * MBTA GL-B * 2-units per floor Landlord is paying broker fee Available SEPT // FMR+LMR 12 month lease short term lease ok * * * YouTube*com/watch?v=6gBRKkc4tEc The Packard's Corner location of this property is highly convenient for those who rely on the MBTA Green Line and need access to the BU campus. It offers an ideal living opportunity for students, professionals and families in the Boston University neighborhood. Each unit is equipped with a private porch, central air conditioning, 1.5 bathrooms and a modern kitchen. The building also provides on-site laundry facilities and 24-hour emergency maintenance services.
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 1117 Commonwealth Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
3-bedroom apartments at 1117 Commonwealth Ave cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,600 |
| October 2023 | $3,692 |
| November 2023 | $3,783 |
| December 2023 | $3,900 |
| January 2024 | $3,925 |
| February 2024 | $3,900 |
| March 2024 | $3,935 |
| April 2024 | $3,975 |
| May 2024 | $4,000 |
| June 2024 | $3,999 |
| July 2024 | $3,911 |
| August 2024 | $3,879 |
| September 2024 | $3,900 |
| October 2024 | $3,898 |
| November 2024 | $4,075 |
| December 2024 | $4,200 |
| January 2025 | $4,212 |
| February 2025 | $4,175 |
| March 2025 | $4,072 |
| April 2025 | $4,080 |
| May 2025 | $4,010 |
| June 2025 | $3,998 |
| July 2025 | $3,959 |
| August 2025 | $3,934 |
| September 2025 | $3,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,500 |
| October 2023 | $3,500 |
| November 2023 | $3,540 |
| December 2023 | $3,500 |
| January 2024 | $3,500 |
| February 2024 | $3,500 |
| March 2024 | $3,520 |
| April 2024 | $3,518 |
| May 2024 | $3,631 |
| June 2024 | $3,639 |
| July 2024 | $3,649 |
| August 2024 | $3,657 |
| September 2024 | $3,604 |
| October 2024 | $3,604 |
| November 2024 | $3,537 |
| December 2024 | $3,597 |
| January 2025 | $3,565 |
| February 2025 | $3,592 |
| March 2025 | $3,515 |
| April 2025 | $3,580 |
| May 2025 | $3,600 |
| June 2025 | $3,656 |
| July 2025 | $3,648 |
| August 2025 | $3,694 |
| September 2025 | $3,600 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1117 Commonwealth Ave
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Boston near 1117 Commonwealth Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1117 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
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
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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Designers Circus
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Limered Tea House
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Starbucks
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Dunkin'
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Mochinut
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Union Square Donuts
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Paradise Rock Club
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Habibi's Lounge
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Avenue Bar & Grill
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Patrons
138 Brighton Ave
Myung Dong 1st Ave
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Give A Cake Bakery Inc
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Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
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Kupel's Bakery
421 Harvard St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Party Favors
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Lawton Playground
Boston University Ball Diamond
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Lime Red Boston Inc
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Tarboosh
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