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Highlights

  • Bike storage
  • Elevator building
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Spacious
  • High ceilings
  • Large bay window

Location

186 Commonwealth Ave #63, Boston, MA 02116, USA|Back Bay

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Crystal Roach

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(508) 769-8838

Property Overview

186 Commonwealth Ave #63 combines a spacious layout with high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and a large bay window that adds natural light and charm. An elevator building with bike storage also adds everyday convenience, making the home appealing for those who value comfort and practical features.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Elevator
  • Extra Storage

Great for

  • Social life

Amenities for 186 Commonwealth Ave #63, Back Bay

Apartment Amenities

CarpetFireplace
Hardwood FloorHigh Ceilings

Building

ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 186 Commonwealth Ave #63

HomeApartments in BostonBack Bay 186 Commonwealth Ave #63, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Gorgeous newly painted 6th (top) floor apartment in elevator building, front facing overlooking the Comm Ave Mall! Spacious with ALL of the charm! Crown molding, high ceilings, [decorative] fireplace, white modern eat in kitchen and beautiful hardwood floors. Bedroom has double closets Large bay window offers plenty of light. Very well maintained, this rental feels like a home. Common laundry and bike storage on site. All of this within a beautiful professionally managed building just blocks away from all that Back Bay has to offer. Shops, restaurants, the esplanade and common, the list goes on!


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 186 Commonwealth Avenue ##B2, Boston, MA 02116, US compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Extra Storage
Upgraded in-unit features
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

Address details

NeighborhoodBack Bay
Zip code02116
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Back Bay

1-bedroom apartments at 186 Commonwealth Ave #63 cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Back Bay
Boston
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian 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$2,960
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Back Bay
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$3,200
September 2024$3,382
October 2024$3,546
November 2024$3,440
December 2024$3,420
January 2025$3,420
February 2025$3,402
March 2025$3,374
April 2025$3,350
May 2025$3,420
June 2025$3,350
July 2025$3,464
August 2025$3,470
September 2025$3,527
October 2025$3,514
November 2025$3,418
December 2025$3,432
January 2026$3,512
February 2026$3,566
March 2026$3,550
April 2026$3,505
May 2026$3,440
June 2026$3,450
July 2026$3,477
August 2026$3,500

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 186 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA.
Last month$3,9001 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,5002 bed1 bath
4 months ago$3,6502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,6002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,5002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,6002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,5002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,2501 bed1 bath
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Schools near 186 Commonwealth Ave #63

ABCD South Boston Head Start

424 west broadway

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic

ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer

125 mercer st

south boston, MA, 2127

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Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road

333 washington st

brookline, MA, 2445

PKPublic

ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start

22 elm hill ave

dorchester, MA, 2121

PKPublic

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Back Bay | Boston, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Boston near 186 Commonwealth Ave #63

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 186 Commonwealth Ave #63, Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Other units at this address

186 Commonwealth Avenue ##B2 Boston, MA

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

Our team has verified this company

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,995

Listed by Suzanne Conway
Days on market: 1625
Renovated 2 Bedroom on Comm Ave in well maintained building. Recently renovated condo with hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen has new cabinets and granite counter-tops. Good size bedrooms, and new bathroom as well. Heat and hot water included. Building has elevator, common laundry room, and bike room. Amazing location, close to everything!

Occupied

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1 Bath

$2,350

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Days on market: 1626
AVAILABLE 06/01/2022 VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE! A very large, and modernized first floor 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom rental apartment available for lease on Commonwealth Ave in the heart of Back Bay! The unit is located in a professionally managed building on the corner of Dartmouth St and is very close to the MBTA Green Line, Copley Sq, and the Prudential Center! Heat & Hot Water are included in the rent price, and there is shared laundry on-site! Cats ok-No dogs or undergraduate students Please email Ben with any questions or to schedule a viewing of the property! BenC @ Benjaminapartments. com Ben Carroll of Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes Real Estate Professional 860 - 485 -5721 Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at www benjaminapartments com Transportation Bus: 1 Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St (0.50 mi) Bus: 10 Boylston St @ Dartmouth St (0.12 mi) Bus: 43 Tremont St @ Berkeley St (0.62 mi) Bus: 39 Back Bay (0.35 mi) Bus: 55 Boylston St opp Gloucester St (0.29 mi) Tram: E Prudential (0.40 mi) Bus: 9 Ring Rd @ Boylston St (0.17 mi) Subway: Orange Line Back Bay (0.32 mi) Rail: Franklin Line Back Bay (0.32 mi) Tram: D Copley (0.11 mi) Bus: 504 Stuart St @ Dartmouth St (0.25 mi) **Benjamin Apartments has access to one of the largest rental databases in the greater Boston area. Even if this particular unit is not exactly what you are looking for in a rental unit, please reach out via email with what type of unit you are looking for, and we can share what else is currently available in the area!**

Occupied

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,950

Listed by Mark Fumicello
Days on market: 4070
CHARM CHARM CHARM Lovely Comm Ave gem with big bay windows and gorgeous fireplace. Oversized living room and bedroom. In unit washer dryer. Elevator. Dining area. Call today to tour!

Occupied

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,995

Listed by Calla Gillies
Days on market: 2626
RARE FIND!! Beautifully maintained one-bedroom, plus small office nook, in the heart of Back Bay. Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, overlooking a window-filled living space with mosaic tile fireplace, leading to your large private deck. High ceilings, arched doorways and built-in cabinetry truly compliment this bright space. No pets. Available 9/1. Contact CALLA today (774) 521-6975

Occupied

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

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Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 3334
Top floor gem available in a prime Back Bay location. This bright stunning home has spectacular views overlooking Back Bay and beyond. Featuring a modern kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, laundry in the building, and elevator access. Contact Pauline Golden Real Estate Resources Boston Cell: (781) 691-6830 x13 www.rerboston.com “The Key to Your Success”

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1 Bed

1 Bath

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Days on market: 901
Great location in Back bay. Easy to walk for Bu, Longwood area. Classic Victoria style unit with decent space of living room, kitchen and dining area, and bedroom with two full size of closet. This building has a elevator and unit is top floor. You can see beautiful view on the street. It's vacant now! Ready to move in!

Occupied

#33

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,400

Listed by Andrew Bemben
Days on market: 1493
Situated in an historic 19th century Romanesque building, this elegant front facing one bed plus study overlooks the Commonwealth Avenue mall. A fire-placed living room with a wide bow of windows opens onto a gracious study w/ custom built-ins. The kitchen and bath were both recently refurbished, hardwood floors throughout. An established association, there is an elevator, bicycle storage room, and laundry facility on site. Please contact Andrew Bemben with any inquiries or to set up a showing. (413)-320-3289 Cabot & Company.

Occupied

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,700

Listed by Michael Schwartz
Days on market: 1150
Commonwealth Ave, Back Bay! Elegant front facing one bedroom overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue mall. Large fire-placed living room with a wide bow of windows w/ custom built-ins. Open kitchen with large island and plenty of cabinetry. Spacious bedroom with two closets. Hardwood floors throughout, Washer/dryer in unit, heat and hot water included. An established association, there is an elevator, bicycle storage room, and additional laundry facility on site.

Occupied

#B2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,500

Listed by Robeson Rogers
Days on market: 2195
No Broker Fee! First, Last, Security Deposit Heat and Hot Water Students Welcomed Recently remodeled 186 Comm Ave and Exeter Unit B2 2 bed, 1 bath $2995/mo available 9/1 (negotiable for the right tenants) Hardwood floor in every room including Kitchen Kitchen –Hardwood Floors, New Cabinets, Granite Countertops Garden level, rear No Pets Students with In-state Cosigner are OK Prefer Young Professional $2995 month First, Last and Deposit and $200 move-in fee Laundry in the Building

Occupied

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,700

Listed by Jessica Anderson
Days on market: 3124
Great garden level 2 bed, with an updated kitchen and bath! 2 Full size bedrooms and a nice living room space. In a beautiful professionally managed building!

Occupied

B2CB

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,795

Listed by Cameron Bonora
Days on market: 2576
Gorgeous 2 Bed Available in Back Bay! Features: - Beautiful hardwood floors - Perfect space for entertaining - Close proximity to restaurants - Granite countertops Boardwalk Properties is not liable for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photos of the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was obtained. We are pledged to this letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Occupied

33

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,950

Listed by Calla Gillies
Days on market: 4193
FRONT FACING on Commonwealth Ave. Elevator/laundry in building. Large living room with bow window. Heat and hot water included. Gorgeous building in PRIME location! Call/ text Calla today (774) 521-6975

Occupied

33A

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,400

Listed by Iana Ulianova
Days on market: 1472
Iana Ulianova | CABOT AND COMPANY | 617-935-5605 With oversized bay windows overlooking the Commonwealth mall, this One bedroom plus office/guest room is a rare find in the Back Bay. Decorative fire-placed living room with a wide bow of windows opens onto a gracious study w/ custom built-ins and Murphy bed. Good size bedroom with ample closet space. The kitchen and bath were both recently refurbished, hardwood floors throughout. An established association, there is an elevator, bicycle storage room, and laundry facility on site. Available NOW Broker Fee - 1 month With questions or to schedule a showing please call iana - 617-935-5605

Occupied

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,600

Listed by Alicia Ingalls
Days on market: 768

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