In the heart of Allston...Steps to the Harvard Ave T. Convenient to Downtown and BU. 2 bed/1 bath plus office and designated parking!. Floor through unit with built ins, a dining room and spacious bedrooms. Shoppes, restaurants, and entertainment, steps outside your door. Laundry in building. Heat and Hot Water included in the monthly rent! Available for rent now. No pets please.
1259 Commonwealth Ave
1263 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134
Apartment building
2 beds
What's special
Dining roomFloor through unitDesignated parkingBuilt insSpacious bedrooms
Neighborhood: Allston
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Good TransitNearby schools in Boston
Baldwin Early Learning Center
Grades PK-1 • 0.7 milesN/A
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Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8 • 0.8 miles5/10
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3/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Brighton High School
Grades 7-12 • 0.7 miles3/10
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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 1259 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1259 Commonwealth Ave is located at 1263 Commonwealth Ave in Allston, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Tous Les Jours, Clear Flour Bread, and Shabu-Zen.
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 1259 Commonwealth Ave?
The schools assigned to 1259 Commonwealth Ave include Baldwin Early Learning Center, Gardner Pilot Academy, and Brighton High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1259 Commonwealth Ave?
1259 Commonwealth Ave is located near 7 grocery stores, including The Butcherie (0.4 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Orchard Skateshop, are approximately 0.1 miles away.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1259 Commonwealth Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1259 Commonwealth Ave include SMG Brookline Women's Health (0.2 miles away), Brighton Marine Health Center (0.5 miles away), and Boston Medical Center (0.8 miles away).
