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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Gleaming hardwood floors
  • State-of-the-art kitchen
  • Convenient dishwasher

Location

219 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA|Chestnut Hill
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Management

BlackStar Capital, LLC

Leasing office

(978) 893-9750

Property Overview

219 Commonwealth Ave offers an impressive overall Zumper rating of 7.9, highlighting its combination of competitive pricing, excellent amenities, and a prime location with a rating of 9. Notable features include stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, contributing to its 80th percentile ranking for value in the area. Renters can expect a high standard of living with a commitment to transparency and trust.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
219 Commonwealth Ave is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath521+ sqft$2,700–$3,000 /mo2 units availableDiscover elegant living in this sunlit, move-in ready 1-bedroom apartment. Delight in a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a convenient dishwasher. The interiors showcase gleaming hardwood floors, presenting a warm ambiance in a spacious layout. For your convenience, utilities such as heat, hot water, and gas are included in your rent. Beyond the comfort of the apartment, you'll benefit from a prime location. Revel in quick access to public transportation, picturesque parks, and an array of amenities spanning across Boston, Newton, & Brookline.

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About 219 Commonwealth Ave

HomeApartments in NewtonChestnut Hill 219 Commonwealth Ave

Discover elegant living in this sunlit, move-in ready 1-bedroom apartment. Delight in a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a convenient dishwasher. The interiors showcase gleaming hardwood floors, presenting a warm ambiance in a spacious layout. For your convenience, utilities such as heat, hot water, and gas are included in your rent. Beyond the comfort of the apartment, you'll benefit from a prime location. Revel in quick access to public transportation, picturesque parks, and an array of amenities spanning across Boston, Newton, & Brookline.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good
219 Commonwealth Ave is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 219 Commonwealth Ave
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 219 Commonwealth Ave is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Chestnut Hill. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 219 Commonwealth Ave is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
219 Commonwealth Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 219 Commonwealth Ave to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
219 Commonwealth Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking 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 219 Commonwealth Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Chestnut Hill

1-bedroom apartments at 219 Commonwealth Ave cost about 38% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Chestnut Hill
Newton
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Newton
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,450
April 2024$2,375
May 2024$2,366
June 2024$2,265
July 2024$2,374
August 2024$2,382
September 2024$2,487
October 2024$2,537
November 2024$2,592
December 2024$2,418
January 2025$2,225
February 2025$2,435
March 2025$2,489
April 2025$2,399
May 2025$2,410
June 2025$2,362
July 2025$2,385
August 2025$2,507
September 2025$2,451
October 2025$2,476
November 2025$2,483
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,398
February 2026$2,413
March 2026$2,497
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chestnut Hill
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,800
June 2024$2,800
July 2024$2,950
August 2024$2,925
May 2025$3,000
June 2025$2,968
July 2025$2,785
August 2025$2,500
September 2025$2,500
December 2025$1,950
January 2026$1,950

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$108,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $108,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,700.
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Schools near 219 Commonwealth Ave

Ward Elementary School

10 dolphin rd

newton centre, MA, 2459

K-5Public
A+

Newton Early Childhood Center

150 jackson rd

newton, MA, 2458

PKPublic

Allston Head Start & Children's Services

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start

478 western ave

brighton, MA, 2135

PKPublic
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Getting around Chestnut Hill near 219 Commonwealth Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 219 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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