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1196 Commonwealth Ave1196 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,250–$3,050The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | Studio–2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | – |
5+ Days Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 33 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 4 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02134 |
Units
1196 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
1196 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
Available
22
Studio
1 Bath
$2,250
Dishwasher
Available
17
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,750
Dishwasher
Available
5
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,850
Dishwasher
Available
23
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,050
Dishwasher
Amenities for 1196 Commonwealth Ave
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Cats Ok
- On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floor
- On-Site Laundry
Policies at 1196 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 1196 Commonwealth Ave
Check out this fantastic property located at 1196 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134, in the heart of the Commonwealth neighborhood! This building consists of 33 units, offering studio and 2-bedroom options to suit your needs. As a resident, you'll enjoy a range of convenient amenities, including a dishwasher in each unit and the added bonus of no broker's fee. Other amenities include the comfort of knowing you're in a long-term rental community. Please note that this property is not pet-friendly. With its excellent location and amenities, this property is a great choice for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to call home. Currently, there are active units to make this property your next home.
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Address details
| Units | 33 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 4 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02134 |
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 1196 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- 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
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Rent trends in Boston
Studio apartments at 1196 Commonwealth Ave #23 cost about 13% more than the average rent price for studios in Commonwealth.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1196 Commonwealth Ave #23 to be 3% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Commonwealth.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,449 |
| January 2024 | $2,412 |
| February 2024 | $2,300 |
| March 2024 | $2,345 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,015 |
| January 2024 | $2,005 |
| February 2024 | $2,000 |
| March 2024 | $2,015 |
| April 2024 | $2,025 |
| May 2024 | $2,000 |
| June 2024 | $2,025 |
| July 2024 | $2,077 |
| August 2024 | $2,125 |
| September 2024 | $2,085 |
| October 2024 | $2,043 |
| November 2024 | $2,018 |
| December 2024 | $1,995 |
| January 2025 | $2,017 |
| February 2025 | $2,025 |
| March 2025 | $2,020 |
| April 2025 | $2,025 |
| May 2025 | $2,044 |
| June 2025 | $2,018 |
| July 2025 | $2,025 |
| August 2025 | $2,003 |
| September 2025 | $2,037 |
| October 2025 | $2,041 |
| November 2025 | $1,998 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$90,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $90,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,250.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $2,450 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $3,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,740 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $3,090 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,800 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $4,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,150 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1196 Commonwealth Ave #23
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Boston near 1196 Commonwealth Ave
Walking
6/10
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
7/10
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 1196 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
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
9/10
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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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Allston Market
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Linden's Superette
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Hong Kong Supermarket Hong
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Commonwealth Market Inc
1090 Commonwealth Ave
Star Market
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Urban Outfitters
226 Harvard Ave
T.J. Maxx
525 Harvard St
Awol
190 Harvard Ave
Buried Treasures
377 Cambridge St
Designers Circus
1 Braintree St
Dunkin'
210 Harvard Ave
Mochinut
154 Harvard Ave
Limered Tea House
1092 Commonwealth Ave
Starbucks
1304 Commonwealth Ave
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Habibi's Lounge
1217 Commonwealth Ave
Avenue Bar & Grill
116 Brighton Ave
Patrons
138 Brighton Ave
Myung Dong 1st Ave
90 Harvard Ave
Habierano Mexican Grill
166 Brighton Ave
Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
125 Harvard Ave
Kupel's Bakery
421 Harvard St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Give A Cake Bakery Inc
1020 Commonwealth Ave
Party Favors
1356 Beacon St
Lawton Playground
Boston University Ball Diamond
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Devotion School Playground
Freeman Square
Dunkin'
210 Harvard Ave
Taco Bell
1222 Commonwealth Ave
Boston Wing-It
1153 Commonwealth Ave
Inbound Pizza
1232 Commonwealth Ave
Five Guys
1223 Commonwealth Ave
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