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1687 Commonwealth Ave1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA
1687 Commonwealth Ave1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,175–$2,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1–2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 0–900 |
1687 Commonwealth Ave1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,175–$2,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1–2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 0–900 |
Listed 5+ Days Ago
1 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 68 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 5 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02135 |
Property Overview
1687 Commonwealth Ave offers two large bedrooms, on-site laundry, laundry in the building, and heat and hot water included, all on a quiet boulevard. It also stands out for strong value metrics, extensive photo coverage, and close proximity to highly rated schools.
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- More space
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Highlights
- on site laundry
- laundry in building
- two large bedrooms
- heat and hot water included
- quiet boulevard
Units
1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
1687 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
New Listing
16B
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,175
Hardwood Floor
Available
1 Bed, 1 Bath
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,195
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New Listing
32A
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,225
Hardwood Floor
Available
32T
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,225
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Available
2 Beds, 1 Bath
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,250
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Amenities for 1687 Commonwealth Ave
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Dogs Ok
- Cats Ok
- On-Site Management
- On-Site Laundry
- Elevator
- Controlled Access
- Storage
Unit Amenities
- Hardwood Floor
- High Ceilings
- On-Site Laundry
- Central Heat
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
Policies at 1687 Commonwealth Ave
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
Contact Property
REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
Contact Property
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
Questions about this property’s policies and fees?
About 1687 Commonwealth Ave
Live at 1687 Commonwealth Ave in Boston's St. Elizabeth's neighborhood! This property offers 67 units, with a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom options, each approximately 999 square feet in size. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including high-speed internet, hardwood floors, and on-site laundry facilities. The building also features laundry facilities and heat and hot water are included in the rent. Plus, with its quiet boulevard location, you'll appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. As a pet-friendly property, you can bring your furry friends along! With only long-term rentals, you can make this place your home. Currently, there are units to choose from, so don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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Address details
| Units | 68 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 5 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02135 |
1687 Commonwealth Ave #32A is great for:
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 1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 300 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.9 miles away
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Rent trends in Boston
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% lower than 1-bedrooms in St. Elizabeth's.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1687 Commonwealth Ave #32A to be 32% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in St. Elizabeth's.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
St. Elizabeth's
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,412 |
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $2,500 |
| January 2026 | $2,500 |
| February 2026 | $2,427 |
| March 2026 | $2,500 |
| April 2026 | $2,500 |
| May 2026 | $2,494 |
| June 2026 | $2,464 |
| July 2026 | $2,443 |
| August 2026 | $2,496 |
| September 2026 | $2,500 |
| October 2026 | $2,507 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,357 |
| December 2024 | $2,618 |
| January 2025 | $2,412 |
| February 2025 | $2,100 |
| March 2025 | $2,047 |
| April 2025 | $2,068 |
| May 2025 | $2,100 |
| June 2025 | $2,050 |
| July 2025 | $2,050 |
| August 2025 | $2,063 |
| September 2025 | $2,100 |
| October 2025 | $2,114 |
| November 2025 | $2,268 |
| December 2025 | $1,999 |
| January 2026 | $2,079 |
| February 2026 | $2,088 |
| March 2026 | $2,100 |
| April 2026 | $2,137 |
| May 2026 | $2,102 |
| June 2026 | $2,100 |
| July 2026 | $2,098 |
| August 2026 | $2,031 |
| September 2026 | $2,012 |
| October 2026 | $2,087 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1687 Commonwealth Ave?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$88,400/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,210.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| This month | $2,225 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| This month | $2,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| This month | $2,225 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,250 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,250 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,195 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1687 Commonwealth Ave #32A
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
Getting around Boston near 1687 Commonwealth Ave
Walking
6/10
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
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1687 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
10/10
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 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
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 1687 Commonwealth Ave
Lee's Supermarket
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Whole Foods Market
15 Washington St
Father & Son Market
1437 Commonwealth Ave
Star Market
1717 Beacon St
Cheema's Market
562 Cambridge St
Boston Pedorthic
1929 Commonwealth Ave
Ross Cleaners
1646 Beacon St
Fabriclene
1629 Beacon St
Sam's Tailor Shop & Dry Cleaners
6 Chestnut Hill Ave
Lo & Hana Fashion
353 Washington St
Dolce Vita Cafe
1698 Commonwealth Ave
WFM Coffee Bar
15 Washington St
Dunkin'
1912 Beacon St
Kung Fu Tea
1916 Beacon St
Dunkin'
736 Cambridge St
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1924 Beacon St
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon St
Cityside American Tavern
1960 Beacon St
Burro Bar
1665 Beacon St
The Publick House
1648 Beacon St
Peace Love Cupcakes, Inc
92 Corey Rd
Sultana's Bakery & Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Athan's European Bakery
1621 Beacon St
Johnny's D's Fruit & Produce
381 Washington St
Daniel's Bakery
395 Washington St
Wilson Park
Euston Path Rock
Rabbi Joseph Shalom Shubow Park Playground
Rabbi Joseph Shalom Shubow Park
Brian Honan Park
Dolce Vita Cafe
1698 Commonwealth Ave
Pizza Real
1696 Commonwealth Ave
Andels
153 Sutherland Rd
Angora Cafe 2
153 Sutherland Rd
Venus Thai Inc
148 Sutherland Rd
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