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208 Commonwealth Ave #A, Boston, MA 02116, USA|Back Bay
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Property Overview
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Less expensive- High school nearby
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Amenities for 208 Commonwealth Ave #A, Back Bay
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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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 208 Commonwealth Ave #A
Sweet deal!
This listing is 27% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Back Bay.
September 1 - Great floor through apartment on the prettiest street in Back Bay! Large 3 bedroom apartment on Commonwealth Ave between Exeter and Fairfield St. Entire ground floor features beautiful hardwood. Large living/dining room with built in seating area. Great updated kitchen with modern cabinets, counter tops, and appliances including a gas range. Plenty of closet space throughout, high ceilings, and windows in the front and back. Private entrance . Owner occupied building with laundry outside your back door, and heat is included. null Disclaimer: Ad posted by AS Realty, Inc under broker Joel Simons. AS Realty, Inc and their agents make no warranties as to the accuracy of this data, although good faith efforts have been made to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. Listing may no longer be available, pricing may be subject to change, and any photos or descriptions may be of a similar unit or from a previous year.
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 208 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
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
| Neighborhood | Back Bay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02116 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Back Bay
3-bedroom apartments at 208 Commonwealth Ave #A cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
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Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,000 |
| June 2024 | $3,999 |
| July 2024 | $3,911 |
| August 2024 | $3,879 |
| September 2024 | $3,900 |
| October 2024 | $3,898 |
| November 2024 | $4,075 |
| December 2024 | $4,200 |
| January 2025 | $4,212 |
| February 2025 | $4,175 |
| March 2025 | $4,072 |
| April 2025 | $4,080 |
| May 2025 | $4,010 |
| June 2025 | $3,998 |
| July 2025 | $3,959 |
| August 2025 | $3,934 |
| September 2025 | $3,900 |
| October 2025 | $3,836 |
| November 2025 | $3,940 |
| December 2025 | $4,225 |
| January 2026 | $4,275 |
| February 2026 | $4,207 |
| March 2026 | $4,200 |
| April 2026 | $4,193 |
| May 2026 | $4,200 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $6,600 |
| June 2024 | $6,600 |
| July 2024 | $6,599 |
| August 2024 | $6,599 |
| September 2024 | $6,599 |
| October 2024 | $6,599 |
| November 2024 | $6,599 |
| December 2024 | $6,599 |
| January 2025 | $6,599 |
| February 2025 | $6,449 |
| March 2025 | $5,880 |
| April 2025 | $5,675 |
| May 2025 | $5,840 |
| June 2025 | $5,900 |
| July 2025 | $6,442 |
| August 2025 | $6,932 |
| September 2025 | $6,661 |
| October 2025 | $6,326 |
| November 2025 | $7,176 |
| December 2025 | $6,968 |
| January 2026 | $6,851 |
| February 2026 | $6,185 |
| March 2026 | $5,700 |
| April 2026 | $5,650 |
| May 2026 | $6,150 |
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Can I afford to live at 208 Commonwealth Ave #A?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$180,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $180,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $1,990 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,915 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,535 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,535 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,650 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 208 Commonwealth Ave #A
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
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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
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ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Neighborhood
Back Bay | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 208 Commonwealth Ave #A
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 208 Commonwealth Ave #A, 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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