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1516 Commonwealth Ave #2
1516 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston, MA 02135, USA

Monthly rent	$5,050The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds	4
Baths	2
Sqft	1,400

Monthly rent	$5,050The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds	4
Baths	2
Sqft	1,400

1 Day Ago

Location

1516 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston, MA 02135, USA|Commonwealth

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Contact

Tom Devine

Senne

(617) 506-3473

Amenities for 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2, Commonwealth

Apartment Amenities

Central Air

Porch

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Stainless Steel Appliances

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

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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1516 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston, MA 02135, USA

Disclaimer: Please note that some photos used in this listing may depict model units and may not reflect the exact apartment available. Pricing, availability, features, finishes, layout, and amenities are subject to change without notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please contact an agent directly. Senn Residential may or may not be the exclusive representative of the property owner for properties advertised online. Advertising a property for rent does not imply a contractual relationship between Senn Residential and the landlord of the advertised property. This advertisement is intended to solicit prospective tenants who may wish to engage Senn Residential for tenant representation services.

Property highlights

How 1516 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby: There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Elementary school nearby: There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby: There is a high school 0.3 mile away

Address details

Neighborhood	Commonwealth
Zip code	02135
Type	Apartment for rent

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Rent trends in Commonwealth

4-bedroom apartments at 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2 cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.

Commonwealth

Boston

A table of 4-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
Month	Median Rent
June 2024	$4,670
July 2024	$4,687
August 2024	$4,620
September 2024	$4,736
October 2024	$4,746
November 2024	$5,110
December 2024	$5,350
January 2025	$5,187
February 2025	$5,125
March 2025	$5,000
April 2025	$5,000
May 2025	$4,934
June 2025	$4,837
July 2025	$4,800
August 2025	$4,800
September 2025	$4,800
October 2025	$4,798
November 2025	$5,020
December 2025	$5,548
January 2026	$5,639
February 2026	$5,378
March 2026	$5,220
April 2026	$5,199
May 2026	$5,131

A table of 4-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Commonwealth
Month	Median Rent
June 2024	$4,850
July 2024	$4,950
August 2024	$4,811
September 2024	$4,746
October 2024	$4,584
November 2024	$4,660
December 2024	$4,606
January 2025	$4,718
February 2025	$4,675
March 2025	$4,460
April 2025	$4,500
May 2025	$4,510
June 2025	$4,600
July 2025	$4,540
August 2025	$4,571
September 2025	$4,600
October 2025	$4,478
November 2025	$4,730
December 2025	$4,800
January 2026	$4,800
February 2026	$4,800
March 2026	$4,687
April 2026	$4,700
May 2026	$4,700

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$202,000/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1516 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA.
			Bath
5 years ago	$3,600	4 bed	2 bath
5 years ago	$3,600	4 bed	2 bath
5 years ago	$3,600	4 bed	2 bath
5 years ago	$3,600	4 bed	2 bath
5 years ago	$3,800	4 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$2,800	3 bed	1.5 bath
5 years ago	$2,400	3 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$2,400	3 bed	1.5 bath
5 years ago	$2,400	3 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$2,400	3 bed	1 bath

Schools near 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2

Internet available near 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2

Getting around Boston near 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2

Walking

7/10

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

8/10

Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston

Groceries

9/10

At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10

Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10

Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10

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

5/10

Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2

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Star Market

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1516 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA

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– sqft

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– sqft

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Occupied

2 Beds, 2 Baths

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$3,300

Listed by Andrew Liang

Days on market: 2657

PLEASING 2 BED GEM~ Located near Washington and Comm. Ave. in Brighton, this amazing gem is just steps to the B- Green line and many other MBTA transit options. Tons of restaurants and shops are also seconds away. Inside of this unit are shiny hardwood floors and lots of sunlight. All of the rooms are reasonably large and bright. On and off street parking are available. DON'T WAIT CALL NOW FOR A SHOWING!!! To qualify: -Prospect(s) should have a combined income equivalent to 3 times the rent amount. -Credit must be in good standing, this is standard!!! MUST SIGN FEE DISCLOSURE FORM BEFORE THE SHOWING AND GIVING OUT FULL ADDRESS TO PROSPECTIVE TENANTS! As a real estate licensed agency, we charge a broker's fee equivalent to one month's rent to help you get the apartment you deserve. The fee is not applicable unless you/your group choose to move foward with applying for the application and after you sign the lease. Keep in mind that depending on the unit you inquired, the broker's fee could be paid by the owner, or the prospective tenant, or both. DON'T WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME SHOWING YOU UNITS THAT YOU DON'T QUALIFY FOR! IT IS VITAL THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE AS MUCH BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND CRITERIA SO THAT I CAN MATCH YOU UP WITH THE RIGHT APARTMENTS. Documentations needed in applying for an apartment: -Completed rental application for the apartment. -Photo copy of government issued ID (Could be Driver's license, State ID, or passport). -Proof of Employment or most recent pay-stubs from two weeks to one month. -Payment of one month's rent to take the unit off the market. When your application gets accepted by the owner, the payment becomes first month's rent deposit. Then the rest of the payment, applicable last month's rent and security deposit are due upon signing the lease. -Rental application fee of $20 for each applicant upon submitting the application to the owner. Andrew Liang Live Realty Boston 215A Harvard Ave Boston, MA 02134 Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at www liverealtyboston com Live Realty makes a good faith effort to post accurate photographs and descriptions of the apartments listed for rent, but because the information is supplied by third parties and is not independently verified, we cannot always guarantee its accuracy. Rental rates, listing information and availability are subject to error and change, and listed rates may be lower than actual rates due to incentives offered by owners. for rent, but because the information is supplied by third parties and is not independently verified, we cannot always guarantee its accuracy. Rental rates, listing information and availability are subject to error and change, and listed rates may be lower than actual rates due to incentives offered by owner.