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198 Commonwealth Ave #1J, Boston, MA 02116, USA|Back Bay
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant area, this property offers excellent access to social life with 108 local event hubs, 829 restaurants, and 253 cultural venues within a mile. For pet owners, it features nearby grooming services, pet supply stores, and hospitals, along with available outdoor spaces. Additionally, the proximity to a top-rated high school enhances its appeal for various lifestyles.
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
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J, Back Bay
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J
9/1 1 bed 1 bath in BackBay Fee Paid by Landlord Pets Allowed Disclaimer: Convenient to the Back Bay, South End, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, North End, Fenway, Kenmore, Audubon Circle, West End, Sowa, Mission Hill, Chinatown, Leather District, Downtown, Financial, Waterfront, Seaport, Charlestown, Prudential, Copley, Commons, Garden, Park, MBTA Line, Orange, Red, Green, Silver, Tufts, Boston Medical Center/BU Dental (BMC), Dana Farber, Children's, New England Medical Center (NEMC), Medicine, Brigham Women's, General, MGH, Beth Israel Hospital, BIDMC, Harvard, Longwood Area, Northeastern, NEU, Wentworth Institute Technology, MIT, Mass College of Art, Pharmacy, mcphs, Berklee Music, Architectural, Conservatory, Emerson, School of Law, MFA, Museum Fine Arts, Fisher, Simmons, Emmanuel, Suffolk, Boston University, BU, Tufts, Wheelock, Optometry, Symphony Availability is subject to change without notice. Please call for most up-to-date results. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $3,600 Security Deposit: $3,600
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 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Back Bay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02116 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Back Bay
1-bedroom apartments at 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Back Bay
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,981 |
| December 2023 | $2,985 |
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,803 |
| March 2024 | $2,840 |
| April 2024 | $2,856 |
| May 2024 | $2,816 |
| June 2024 | $2,800 |
| July 2024 | $2,800 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,314 |
| December 2023 | $3,250 |
| January 2024 | $3,300 |
| February 2024 | $3,225 |
| March 2024 | $3,190 |
| April 2024 | $3,200 |
| May 2024 | $3,125 |
| June 2024 | $3,020 |
| July 2024 | $3,150 |
| 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 | $3,526 |
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Bedrooms
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Schools near 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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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 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
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 198 Commonwealth Ave #1J, 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
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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