178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2
Boston, MA 02116
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Bedrooms
Studio
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
500 sq ft
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Available
Available Jul 1
Highlights
- Gated
- Smoke Free

About This Home
BACK BAY STUDIO | JULY 1ST MOVE-IN An updated garden level studio/1 bath rental apartment available for lease on Commonwealth Ave in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and just steps to Copley Sq, Boylston St, and the Prudential Center! The unit is located in a professionally managed building that includes heat and hot water in the rent price and offers shared laundry in the building. The property is also very accessible to the MBTA, Back Bay station, Longwood medical area, BU, and Kenmore/Fenway, as well as downtown Boston. Cats ok, no dogs and no undergrad students. Please email Ben with any questions or to arrange a viewing! **If this unit is not entirely what you are looking for, or if the move-in dates do not work for you please reach out anyway! I can help you view any similar properties on the market as well** Closest Transportation: Bus: 1 Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St (0.50 mi) Bus: 10 Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta (0.31 mi) Bus: 39 Boylston St @ Dartmouth St (0.12 mi) Tram: E Prudential (0.40 mi) Bus: 57 Boylston St @ Prudential Center (0.24 mi) Bus: 9 Huntington Ave @ Ring Rd (0.27 mi) Subway: Orange Line Back Bay (0.32 mi) Rail: Providence/Stoughton Line Back Bay (0.32 mi) Tram: C Copley (0.11 mi) Bus: 501 Stuart St @ Dartmouth St (0.25 mi) **Benjamin Apartments has access to one of the largest rental databases in the greater Boston area. Even if this particular unit is not exactly what you are looking for in a rental unit, please reach out via email with what type of unit you are looking for, and we can share what else is currently available in the area!**
178 Commonwealth Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code.
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Instant Hot Water
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Cats Allowed
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Utilities Included
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Contact
- Phone Number
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Known as one of Boston’s trendiest areas for shopping and dining, Back Bay is a mix of students, professionals, affluent families, and retirees, all come to enjoy the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Anchored by the Prudential Center (whose Skywalk Observatory is one of the best vantage points in the city), this area is home to some of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Boston Public Library, Hancock Tower, and the Back Bay Architectural District.
Considering moving to Back Bay? Students, young professionals, and families thrive in all the neighborhood’s opportunities. The local academic community includes the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Architectural College. Renters love that Back Bay’s location along the Charles River allows for a considerable amount of waterfront property. Others enjoy the Charles River Esplanade, a popular greenspace for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Learn more about living in Back BayColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi | |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.2 mile from 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2. 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.6 miles or 13 minutes away.
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi |
Time and distance from 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi | |
Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Boston Public Garden
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
Museum of Science
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.0 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi | |
Drive: | 29 min | 17.7 mi |
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Instant Hot Water
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Photos
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