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1490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
Located in Brighton near Boston College and the B, this address offers convenient access to public transit, shops, restaurants, and nearby green spaces. It combines urban convenience with a walkable setting and a desirable neighborhood location.
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Middle school nearby- High school nearby
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About 1490 Commonwealth Ave
Bright, Spacious, Student Friendly, 1BR/1BA steps from the Warren St Green Line! Perfect for BU/BC Students or Young Professionals! This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room, a large bedroom, a modern, fully applianced kitchen with granite counters, dishwasher, and disposal, a modern bath, laundry on site, and H/HW included! LL PAYS BROKER FEE!
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 1490 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
1-bedroom apartments at 1490 Commonwealth Ave cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,890 |
| November 2024 | $2,933 |
| December 2024 | $2,906 |
| January 2025 | $2,825 |
| February 2025 | $2,831 |
| March 2025 | $2,850 |
| April 2025 | $2,868 |
| May 2025 | $2,877 |
| June 2025 | $2,850 |
| July 2025 | $2,873 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,996 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,337 |
| November 2024 | $2,365 |
| December 2024 | $2,325 |
| January 2025 | $2,356 |
| February 2025 | $2,325 |
| March 2025 | $2,310 |
| April 2025 | $2,380 |
| May 2025 | $2,373 |
| June 2025 | $2,375 |
| July 2025 | $2,353 |
| August 2025 | $2,337 |
| September 2025 | $2,322 |
| October 2025 | $2,318 |
| November 2025 | $2,307 |
| December 2025 | $2,336 |
| January 2026 | $2,310 |
| February 2026 | $2,339 |
| March 2026 | $2,398 |
| April 2026 | $2,400 |
| May 2026 | $2,400 |
| June 2026 | $2,400 |
| July 2026 | $2,400 |
| August 2026 | $2,379 |
| September 2026 | $2,341 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 years ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,850 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,850 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,850 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,850 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,850 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 1490 Commonwealth Ave
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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 1490 Commonwealth Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 1490 Commonwealth Ave
Lee's Supermarket
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Whole Foods Market
15 Washington St
Cheema's Market
562 Cambridge St
Father & Son Market
1437 Commonwealth Ave
Allston Market
169 Harvard Ave
Glenville Tailoring Dry Cleaning
1315 Commonwealth Ave
Ross Cleaners
1646 Beacon St
Fabriclene
1629 Beacon St
Urban Renewals
122 Brighton Ave
Awol
190 Harvard Ave
WFM Coffee Bar
15 Washington St
Dunkin'
30 Warren St
Starbucks
1304 Commonwealth Ave
Dolce Vita Cafe
1698 Commonwealth Ave
Dunkin'
736 Cambridge St
Harry's Bar & Grill
1430 Commonwealth Ave
The Publick House
1648 Beacon St
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon St
Avenue Bar & Grill
1249 Commonwealth Ave
Burro Bar
1665 Beacon St
Sultana's Bakery & Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Peace Love Cupcakes, Inc
92 Corey Rd
Athan's European Bakery
1621 Beacon St
Berezka International Food Store
1215 Commonwealth Ave
Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
125 Harvard Ave
Brian Honan Park
Fidelis Way Park
Park
Ringer Park
Corey Hill Park
Charlie's Pizza & Cafe
177 Allston St
Harry's Bar & Grill
1430 Commonwealth Ave
Ittoku
1414 Commonwealth Ave
Our Zone
1583 Commonwealth Ave
Sultana's Bakery & Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Ave
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