$2,890 - $3,637
- Studio+
- 1+ ba
- 350+ sqft
Forte at 1440 Beacon
For rent
240 Commonwealth Ave
240 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Located in Back Bay, Boston zip code 02116
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Apartment building
18–unit building
300–2,429 sqft
Studio–3 bedrooms
1–2.5 bathrooms
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Areas of interest
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Getting around
Walk Score®
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Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
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Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Boston
Snowden Int'L High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.3 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Carter School
Grades 8-12 • 0.7 milesN/A
GreatSchools® Rating
Mel H King Elementary
Grades 2-12 • 0.7 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10Student Progress Rating
2/10Living in Boston
Back Bay pairs a compact, walkable street grid with broad avenues, historic brownstones and a stretch of Charles River shoreline. The neighborhood has four-season New England weather, with leafy summers and cold, snowy winters. Boston Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall offer paths and green space, while the Charles River Esplanade has waterfront trails and open-air recreation. Newbury Street is known for boutiques, cafés and restaurants; Copley Square brings together the Boston Public Library’s central branch and Trinity Church, and the nearby Prudential Center adds shops and dining. Cultural stops include the Gibson House Museum and performances at Symphony Hall near the neighborhood’s edge. Back Bay has convenient access to the MBTA’s subway and commuter rail, as well as bike routes and pedestrian connections across central Boston. For the Back Bay neighborhood, the median rent is $3,200 per month and the typical range is $1,000 to $27,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 240 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
240 Commonwealth Ave is located at 240 Commonwealth Ave in Back Bay, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Sweetgreen, Saltie Girl, and L.A. Burdick Chocolates.
What is the average rent in Boston, MA?
Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston is currently $3,200 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
What schools are assigned to 240 Commonwealth Ave?
The schools assigned to 240 Commonwealth Ave include Snowden Int'L High School, Carter School, and Mel H King Elementary.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 240 Commonwealth Ave?
240 Commonwealth Ave is located near 3 grocery stores, including Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.3 miles) and Whole Foods Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including The Fish & Bone, are approximately 0 miles away.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 240 Commonwealth Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 240 Commonwealth Ave include MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.8 miles away), Red Cross Donor Center (0.9 miles away), and MGH Cancer Center (1 mile away).
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