
1197 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134
What This Condo Offers
Available September 1, 2026, this updated 1-bedroom sits right on Commonwealth Ave in one of Allston’s most convenient locations. With the B Line at your... doorstep and endless restaurants, cafés, and grocery options nearby, this unit is perfect for students or anyone seeking easy city living.
Inside, the apartment features brand-new flooring, granite countertops, and great natural light throughout. Heat and hot water are included, keeping monthly expenses low. Laundry is available on-site, and cats are negotiable (sorry, no dogs).
Highlights:
1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
Available 09/01/2026
Heat & hot water included
New flooring + granite counters
Laundry on-site
Cats negotiable
Prime Comm Ave location — B Line, BU, Super 88, Star Market & Allston dining all seconds away
Student friendly
An affordable, updated option in the heart of one of Boston’s most popular student neighborhoods.
Unit
- $2,550
Total Monthly Price - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- Available Sep 1
1197 Commonwealth Ave is a condo for rent in Boston, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Boston, MA 02134
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Boston University
Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi)
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)
Emmanuel College
Drive: 5 min (2 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)
Discover Commonwealth, Boston, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Modern 1 Bed on Commonwealth Ave — Heat & Hot Water Included, Steps to Packard’s Corner proximity to Star Market Plaza, Allston Marketplace, and Washington Street Plaza. Star Market Plaza is 0.7 miles away, and Allston Marketplace is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Commonwealth is exceptional public transit. Within 5.1 miles of Modern 1 Bed on Commonwealth Ave — Heat & Hot Water Included, Steps to Packard’s Corner, you’ll find Harvard Avenue Station, Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station, and Packard's Corner Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Modern 1 Bed on Commonwealth Ave — Heat & Hot Water Included, Steps to Packard’s Corner are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Charles River Reservation.
Airports
Living in Commonwealth provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 15 minutes from Modern 1 Bed on Commonwealth Ave — Heat & Hot Water Included, Steps to Packard’s Corner.
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