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1687 Commonwealth Ave
1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$2,295–$2,850The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft0–999
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring hardwood floors and included heat and hot water, this property offers excellent access to amenities along with convenient in-building laundry facilities. With a nearby top-rated elementary school just 0.2 miles away and a generous collection of 92 photos for prospective renters, it exemplifies outstanding value, ranking in the 87.5 percentile for overall cost and 95.61 percentile for value per square foot compared to similar properties in the area.

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

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • hardwood floors
  • heat included
  • heat & hot water included
  • laundry in building
  • excellent access to amenities

Units

1687 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA

Available

40

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,295

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 140
Beautiful one bedroom apartment in a fantastic location! Excellent management company. Perfect layout for flexible living options. Must see! Call today for more details and a showing. This fantastic apartment is located on the north side of a quite boulevard, overlooking the Green Line to Boston College and downtown Boston. The location has excellent access to so many amenities including the grocery stores (Whole Foods is just a short walk) restaurants and public transportation. Cleveland Circle commercial neighborhood is within easy walking distance as well. Resident permit parking is available. Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,295 Last Month Rent: $2,295 Lock Key Fee: $100

Available

38

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,295

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 140
Beautiful one bedroom apartment in a fantastic location! Excellent management company. Perfect layout for flexible living options. Must see! Call today for more details and a showing. This fantastic apartment is located on the north side of a quite boulevard, overlooking the Green Line to Boston College and downtown Boston. The location has excellent access to so many amenities including the grocery stores (Whole Foods is just a short walk) restaurants and public transportation. Cleveland Circle commercial neighborhood is within easy walking distance as well. Resident permit parking is available. Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,295 Last Month Rent: $2,295 Lock Key Fee: $100

Available

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,850

Listed on 12/29/2025
Listed by One and a half bedroom in Brighton, MA
Days on market: 40
Heat included. Laundry in the building.

New Listing

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,525

Listed on 01/29/2026
Listed by Avl NOW
Days on market: 8
Available NOW NO BROKER FEE OR SECURITY DEPOSIT! Spacious upper floor split-style 2BR apartment (or large 1BR) located right on the B Line in Brighton, close to MBTA bus routes, BU, BC, Longwood, St Elizabeth's, restaurants, grocery stores, bodegas, parks, shops, cafes and more! Unit features: -Hardwood floors -Heat & hot water included -Deluxe galley kitchen with room for more storage or small dining table -Good sized entry foyer/small living room area -Two large bedrooms at opposite ends of the unit -Modern full bath -Laundry in building -Cat ok -Students welcome Note: photos may be from neighboring unit

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
  • Elevator
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Controlled Access
  • Storage
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Air Conditioning
  • High Ceilings
  • Central Heat
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 1687 Commonwealth Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 1687 Commonwealth Ave

HomeApartments in BostonSt. Elizabeth's 1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA

Check out this charming property located at 1687 Commonwealth Ave in Boston's St. Elizabeth's neighborhood! This 67-unit building offers 1 and 2-bedroom options, with spacious units averaging around 999 square feet. Residents will love the beautiful hardwood floors and appreciate the convenience of heat and hot water included in the rent. Additional amenities include high-speed internet, on-site laundry, and a quiet boulevard location. Enjoy excellent access to local amenities and take advantage of the laundry facilities within the building. With long-term rentals only, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation. Sorry, no pets allowed. Come see what this great property has to offer!

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Address details

Units67
Units available4
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02135

1687 Commonwealth Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • 9 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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

More space
The 1-bedroom is 389 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Boston

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in St. Elizabeth's.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1687 Commonwealth Ave to be 11% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in St. Elizabeth's.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
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
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,500
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Elizabeth's
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,012
March 2024$2,075
April 2024$2,100
May 2024$2,100
June 2024$2,112
July 2024$2,168
August 2024$2,125
September 2024$2,128
October 2024$2,462
November 2024$2,436
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

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Rent-to-income ratio

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $91,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,295.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1687 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA.
3 months ago$2,2502 bed1 bath
5 months ago$2,2251 bed1 bath
6 months ago$2,3251 bed1 bath
6 months ago$2,2251 bed1 bath
6 months ago$2,3751 bed1 bath
6 months ago$2,2951 bed1 bath
6 months ago$2,3251 bed1 bath
7 months ago$2,5451 bed1 bath
8 months ago$2,4001 bed1 bath

Schools near 1687 Commonwealth Ave

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

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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
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

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

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1687 Commonwealth Ave

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Whole Foods Market
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Father & Son Market
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Star Market
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Cheema's Market
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