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Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Spacious living room
- Heat and hot water included
- Professionally managed building
Location
15 Melvin Ave #17, Boston, MA 02135, USA|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 15 Melvin Ave #17, Commonwealth
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
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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
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 15 Melvin Ave #17
Fantastic 1 bed on quiet side-street in Brighton. Close to the Washington Street Station on the B-Line with access to Boston College or Downtown. Spacious 2 bedroom with large living room, heat and hot water included in the rent. Laundry on-site. Cats allowed. Professionally managed unit and building. Whole Foods Grocery Store conveniently located right down the street. NO BROKER FEES
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 15 Melvin Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
1-bedroom apartments at 15 Melvin Ave #17 cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,800 |
| September 2024 | $2,815 |
| 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 | $2,971 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,358 |
| September 2024 | $2,318 |
| 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 | $2,400 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,875 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 15 Melvin Ave #17
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 15 Melvin Ave #17
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
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 15 Melvin Ave #17, 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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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