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| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | House for rent |
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2-bedroom apartments at 17 Melvin Ave cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Commonwealth.
Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
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| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $3,487 |
| November 2023 | $3,498 |
| December 2023 | $3,518 |
| January 2024 | $3,558 |
| February 2024 | $3,450 |
| March 2024 | $3,450 |
| April 2024 | $3,488 |
| May 2024 | $3,500 |
| June 2024 | $3,531 |
| July 2024 | $3,512 |
| August 2024 | $3,508 |
| September 2024 | $3,500 |
| October 2024 | $3,500 |
| November 2024 | $3,503 |
| December 2024 | $3,488 |
| January 2025 | $3,469 |
| February 2025 | $3,498 |
| March 2025 | $3,500 |
| April 2025 | $3,500 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,516 |
| July 2025 | $3,520 |
| August 2025 | $3,555 |
| September 2025 | $3,494 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,778 |
| November 2023 | $2,800 |
| December 2023 | $2,800 |
| January 2024 | $2,825 |
| February 2024 | $2,837 |
| March 2024 | $2,873 |
| April 2024 | $2,895 |
| May 2024 | $2,916 |
| June 2024 | $2,900 |
| July 2024 | $2,898 |
| August 2024 | $2,899 |
| September 2024 | $2,900 |
| October 2024 | $2,890 |
| November 2024 | $2,853 |
| December 2024 | $2,895 |
| January 2025 | $2,850 |
| February 2025 | $2,893 |
| March 2025 | $2,897 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,900 |
| June 2025 | $2,900 |
| July 2025 | $2,900 |
| August 2025 | $2,900 |
| September 2025 | $2,895 |
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Schools near 17 Melvin Ave
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Getting around Boston near 17 Melvin Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 17 Melvin Ave, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 17 Melvin Ave
Whole Foods Market
15 Washington St
Lee's Supermarket
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Father & Son Market
1437 Commonwealth Ave
Star Market
1717 Beacon St
Cheema's Market
562 Cambridge St
Urban Outfitters
226 Harvard Ave
T.J. Maxx
525 Harvard St
Awol
190 Harvard Ave
Lo & Hana Fashion
353 Washington St
Lo & Hana Fashion Corp
369 Washington St
WFM Coffee Bar
15 Washington St
Dolce Vita Cafe
1698 Commonwealth Ave
Starbucks
1304 Commonwealth Ave
Dunkin'
736 Cambridge St
Dunkin'
1912 Beacon St
Harry's Bar & Grill
1430 Commonwealth Ave
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon St
The Publick House
1648 Beacon St
Burro Bar
1665 Beacon St
Washington Square Tavern
714 Washington St
Sultana's Bakery & Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Peace Love Cupcakes, Inc
92 Corey Rd
Athan's European Bakery
1621 Beacon St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Kupel's Bakery
421 Harvard St
Brian Honan Park
Commonwealth Tenants Assoc Garden
Commonwealth Avenue Outbound
Fidelis Way Park
Wilson Park
Taste of Athens
60 Washington St
Babushka Deli
62 Washington St
Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant & Bar
1612 Commonwealth Ave
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1616 Commonwealth Ave
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