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171 Commonwealth Ave Apartments

Boston, MA 02116
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171 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02116
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms

About 171 Commonwealth Ave

Thanks for visiting 171 Commonwealth Ave in Boston. The Back Bay location in Boston is an ideal place to live. From amenities to location, the professional leasing team is ready to match you with your new home. Contact us or stop by today.

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171 Commonwealth Ave is located in the Back Bay Neighborhood and 02116 Zip code of Boston, MA.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    Studio, 1 bath

    Studio, 1 Bath
     

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    UnavailableStudio, 1 bath

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 bath

    1 Bed, 1 Bath
     

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    Unavailable1 Bed, 1 bath

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Beds, 1 bath

    2 Beds, 1 Bath
     

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    Unavailable2 Beds, 1 bath
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Property Information

  • 12 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 1875

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171 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Getting Around

  • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

    All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 100 / 100 Exceptional public transit

    Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 80 / 100 Very car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 100 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Shopping

    Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 10 / 100 Noise Level

    Many sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Snowden Int'L High School

Boston Public Schools
150 Newbury Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (435 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
2/10

Quincy Upper School

Boston Public Schools
900 Washington Street
Public School - Grades 6-12 (575 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
3/10

Carter School

Boston Public Schools
270 Columbia Rd
Public School - Grades 6-12 (50 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Mel H King Elementary

Boston Public Schools
90 Warren Avenue
Public School - Grades K-12 (80 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
4/10

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Boston Public Schools
885 Washington Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (719 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
8/10

Boston Arts Academy

Boston Public Schools
174 Ipswich Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (490 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 171 Commonwealth Ave.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Boston Public Library

700 Boylston St.
1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

Skywalk Observatory

800 Boylston Street
1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

1 Commonwealth Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Petco

119 1st St
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Target

7 Allstate Rd
5 minute drive / 1.67 miles away

Walgreens

330 River St
5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Berklee College of Music

1140 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Emerson College

120 Boylston Street
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

Northeastern University

360 Huntington Ave
2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

Groceries

Star Market

53 Huntington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

Whole Foods

340 River St
5 minute drive / 1.89 miles away

Hospitals

Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

243 Charles Street
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

26 minute drive / 12.47 miles away

Parks and Recreation

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
2 minute drive / 0.93 miles away

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away

171 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 1.0 miles, including The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, The Freedom Trail, and Boston Common.

Restaurants and Dining

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
1 minute drive / 0.08 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
4 minute drive / 1.59 miles away

Shopping Centers

Prudential Center

800 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

Copley Place

100 Huntington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

Cambridgeside

100 Cambridgeside Pl
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

171 Commonwealth Ave has 5 shopping centers within 1.7 miles.

Transit Stations

Copley Station-Green Line - B

640 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Copley Station-Green Line - C

640 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Copley Station-Green Line - D

640 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Boston Studio Apartments $2,670$1,200$9,840
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,058$825$10,000+
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,764$900$10,000+
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,102$900$10,000+
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,704$900$10,000+
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,103$900$10,000+
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,627$900$10,000+

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