* No broker fees! *
- Heat and hot water included
- Laundry in the building
- Green Line B
- Easy access to BU, Coolidge Corner, Northeastern, Berklee Rehearsal Room & more!
* Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Apartment photos and floor plans are for illustrative purposes only.
1157 Commonwealth Ave Boston MA
Boston, MA 02134
Verified
Apartment building
2-4 beds
Cats only
Shared laundry
Available units
To contact, request a tour, or apply, select a unit below. Each unit has its own contact details.
Price may not include required fees and charges.
 Unit 9 2 bd, 1 ba | 850 | Dec 1 | $2,800 |
 Unit 4 4 bd, 2 ba | -- | Sep 1 | Fees may apply $6,000 |
What's special
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Laundry: Shared
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Microwave Oven
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
Other
- Boston University
- BU
- Green Line B
- Packards Corner
- Patio Balcony
- Star Market
Policies
Utilities included in rent
- Garbage
- Heat
- Hot water
- Sewer
- Water
Neighborhood: Allston
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Good TransitBike Score®
 / 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Boston
Baldwin Early Learning Center
Grades PK-1 • 0.9 milesN/A
GreatSchools® Rating
Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8 • 0.8 miles5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Brighton High School
Grades 7-12 • 1 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Living in Boston
Allston sits west of Boston’s urban core, with busy commercial streets and residential blocks shaped by its history as a streetcar suburb and its proximity to the Charles River. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid. Commonwealth Avenue and Harvard Avenue form lively corridors for restaurants, cafés, shops and late-night venues, alongside music spaces and galleries. The Charles River Reservation offers paths and open views, while local playgrounds and library branches provide everyday amenities. The neighborhood is served by the MBTA Green Line, buses and commuter rail, and many errands can be made on foot or by bike. For the Allston neighborhood, the median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $800 to $13,999.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1157 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1157 Commonwealth Ave is located at 1157 Commonwealth Ave in Allston, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Clear Flour Bread, Shabu-Zen, and LimeRed Teahouse.
What is the average rent in Boston, MA?
Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Allston neighborhood of Boston is currently $3,100 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
What schools are assigned to 1157 Commonwealth Ave?
The schools assigned to 1157 Commonwealth Ave include Baldwin Early Learning Center, Gardner Pilot Academy, and Brighton High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1157 Commonwealth Ave?
1157 Commonwealth Ave is located near 7 grocery stores, including The Butcherie (0.4 miles) and Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Orchard Skateshop, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1157 Commonwealth Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1157 Commonwealth Ave include Brighton Marine Health Center (0.8 miles away), Joslin Diabetes Center (1 mile away), and Brigham and Women's Center for Transformative Medicine (1 mile away).
