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188 Commonwealth Avenue188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA
188 Commonwealth Avenue188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $5,200The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 810 |
Updated 17 Hours Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02116 |
Property Overview
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
- Fireplace
Great for
Wellness
Social life
Units
188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
188 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA
New Listing
56A
2 Beds
1 Bath
$5,200
In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher • Fireplace
New Listing
56
2 Beds
1 Bath
$5,200
In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • Fireplace • On-Site Laundry
Amenities for 188 Commonwealth Avenue
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Storage
- Elevator
Unit Amenities
- In-Unit Laundry
- Hardwood Floor
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- On-Site Laundry
Policies at 188 Commonwealth Avenue
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
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 188 Commonwealth Avenue
Interested in leasing 188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA? Currently, 188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA vs overall rent prices in Back Bay, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA.
Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02116 |
188 Commonwealth Ave #56A 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 188 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- 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
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Rent trends in Boston
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 188 Commonwealth Ave #56A to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Back Bay.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Back Bay
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,400 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $2,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,485 |
| September 2024 | $2,482 |
| October 2024 | $2,630 |
| November 2024 | $2,705 |
| December 2024 | $2,531 |
| January 2025 | $2,475 |
| February 2025 | $2,328 |
| March 2025 | $2,495 |
| April 2025 | $2,675 |
| May 2025 | $2,820 |
| June 2025 | $2,665 |
| July 2025 | $2,620 |
| August 2025 | $2,644 |
| September 2025 | $2,690 |
| October 2025 | $2,751 |
| November 2025 | $2,730 |
| December 2025 | $2,655 |
| January 2026 | $2,657 |
| February 2026 | $2,438 |
| March 2026 | $2,498 |
| April 2026 | $2,582 |
| May 2026 | $2,574 |
| June 2026 | $2,592 |
| July 2026 | $2,637 |
| August 2026 | $2,650 |
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Can I afford to live at 188 Commonwealth Avenue?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$208,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $208,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $5,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years ago | $2,825 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 188 Commonwealth Ave #56A
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
PKPublic
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
Getting around Boston near 188 Commonwealth Avenue
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 188 Commonwealth Avenue, 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
Explore the area around 188 Commonwealth Avenue
Deluca's Back Bay Market & Gift Baskets
239 Newbury St
Star Market
53 Huntington Ave
Trader Joe's
500 Boylston St
Trader Joe's
899 Boylston St
Wild Duck Food Market
362 Commonwealth Ave
Castanet
175 Newbury St
Norwegian Wool LLC
175 Newbury St
Alo
151 Newbury St
Alice & Olivia
166 Newbury St
Peruvian Connection
170 Newbury St
Capital One Cafe
711 Boylston St
Dunkin'
715 Boylston St
Courtyard Tea Room
700 Boylston St
Starbucks
176 Boylston St
Table 88
88 Exeter St
The Capital Burger
159 Newbury St
Joe's on Newbury
181 Newbury St
Courtyard Tea Room
700 Boylston St
City Bar
65 Exeter St
Solas Irish Pub
710 Boylston St
King Arthur Baking Co Inc
172 Newbury St
Levain Bakery-Back Bay, Boston
180 Newbury St
IQ Bar, Inc
208 Commonwealth Ave
Lindt Chocolate Shop
704 Boylston St
My Stylist Marcus
222 Newbury St
Commonwealth Ave Mall
Garden
Sitting Grove
Playground
Garden
The Capital Burger
159 Newbury St
Buttermilk & Bourbon
160 Commonwealth Ave
Joe's on Newbury
181 Newbury St
Ben & Jerry's
174 Newbury St
Joe's American Bar & Grill
181 Newbury St
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Saint Mary's Street - Kenmore, Sullivan Square - State
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Riverside - Reservoir, Sullivan Square - State
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