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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 strong value with an expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, including excellent price, amenities, and location scores. It features a prime location along with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gleaming hardwood floors, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and a convenient dishwasher, and it stands out for nearby highly rated elementary and middle schools plus top-tier value for money.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 219 Commonwealth Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 219 Commonwealth Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath521 sqft$3,000 /mo1 unit 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 219 Commonwealth Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 219 Commonwealth Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 219 Commonwealth Ave
Price·10A 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.
219 Commonwealth Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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 25% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Chestnut Hill
Newton
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Newton
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,600
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$2,511
April 2026$2,550
May 2026$2,588
June 2026$2,556
July 2026$2,543
August 2026$2,564
September 2026$2,587
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chestnut Hill
MonthMedian Rent
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
April 2026$2,100

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$120,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $120,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,000.
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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
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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

6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Explore the area around 219 Commonwealth Ave

Richdale Food Shops
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Newton Prime Market
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Star Market
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