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- Heat
- Living room
Location
1191 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
Located in a desirable area, this property offers convenient access to local amenities and services. Key features include heating and a spacious living room, making it comfortable for various lifestyles. Ideal for individuals seeking a vibrant community atmosphere with nearby transportation options.
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
Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1191 Commonwealth Ave, Commonwealth
Features
| Heat and Hot Water |
Community
| Cats OK | Coin Op Laundry |
| Onsite Laundry |
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
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
Limit1
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About 1191 Commonwealth Ave
2 Bed Split (Or 1-Bed with Living Room) w Heat and Hot Water Inc! NEAR T Why not just call this a one bed? Well, in a 2 bed split, that means a 2nd unrelated person can live there at no additional cost; unlike a true one bed where a 2nd person may not even be allowed or if they are allowed, may need to pay up to an additional $500 a month.
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 1191 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
2-bedroom apartments at 1191 Commonwealth Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,521 |
| September 2024 | $3,500 |
| October 2024 | $3,500 |
| November 2024 | $3,503 |
| December 2024 | $3,488 |
| January 2025 | $3,469 |
| February 2025 | $3,498 |
| March 2025 | $3,500 |
| April 2025 | $3,500 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,516 |
| July 2025 | $3,520 |
| August 2025 | $3,555 |
| September 2025 | $3,495 |
| October 2025 | $3,443 |
| November 2025 | $3,420 |
| December 2025 | $3,474 |
| January 2026 | $3,503 |
| February 2026 | $3,505 |
| March 2026 | $3,587 |
| April 2026 | $3,598 |
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| June 2026 | $3,597 |
| July 2026 | $3,577 |
| August 2026 | $3,554 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,900 |
| September 2024 | $2,900 |
| October 2024 | $2,890 |
| November 2024 | $2,853 |
| December 2024 | $2,895 |
| January 2025 | $2,850 |
| February 2025 | $2,893 |
| March 2025 | $2,897 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,900 |
| June 2025 | $2,900 |
| July 2025 | $2,900 |
| August 2025 | $2,900 |
| September 2025 | $2,884 |
| October 2025 | $2,807 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,835 |
| January 2026 | $2,909 |
| February 2026 | $2,968 |
| March 2026 | $2,992 |
| April 2026 | $2,995 |
| May 2026 | $2,995 |
| June 2026 | $2,996 |
| July 2026 | $2,975 |
| August 2026 | $2,950 |
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Can I afford to live at 1191 Commonwealth Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$108,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $108,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,700.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 months ago | $4,100 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,395 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,300 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,800 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,800 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,200 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 1191 Commonwealth Ave
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
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 1191 Commonwealth Ave
Walking
8/10
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 1191 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Patrons
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Myung Dong 1st Ave
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Habierano Mexican Grill
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Berezka International Food Store
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Sakanaya
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Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
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Grasshopper
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Kupel's Bakery
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Lawton Park Community Garden
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