1079 Commonwealth Ave

Allston, MA 02134

Apartment building

2-5 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 2V 4 bd, 1 ba	--	Now	Fees may apply $4,950
Unit 4V 5 bd, 2 ba	--	Sep 1	Fees may apply $5,800
Unit 2B 4 bd, 2 ba	1,300	Sep 1	Fees may apply $6,000

What's special

Naturally sunny apartmentFully and freshly renovated

Neighborhood: Allston

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Allston

Baldwin Early Learning Center

Grades PK-1 • 1.2 miles

N/A

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Gardner Pilot Academy

Grades PK-8 • 0.8 miles

5/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

3/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Brighton High School

Grades 7-12 • 1.2 miles

3/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

1/10

College Readiness Rating

1/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Dining Scene
Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue offer a broad mix of restaurants and casual places to eat.
Transit Access
Green Line stops, bus routes and commuter rail connect Allston with other parts of Boston.
Arts Scene
Music venues and galleries contribute to Allston’s active arts presence.
Outdoor Activities
Paths along the Charles River Reservation provide space for walking, running and cycling.

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 1079 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

1079 Commonwealth Ave is located at 1079 Commonwealth Ave in Allston, Allston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as LimeRed Teahouse, Clear Flour Bread, and Shabu-Zen.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1079 Commonwealth Ave?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1079 Commonwealth Ave include Joslin Diabetes Center (1 mile away), Boston Children's Hospital (1 mile away), and Brigham and Women's Center for Transformative Medicine (1 mile away).

What schools are assigned to 1079 Commonwealth Ave?

The schools assigned to 1079 Commonwealth Ave include Baldwin Early Learning Center, Gardner Pilot Academy, and Brighton High School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1079 Commonwealth Ave?

1079 Commonwealth Ave is located near 7 grocery stores, including The Butcherie (0.5 miles) and Trader Joe's (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Orchard Skateshop, are approximately 0.4 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 1079 Commonwealth Ave?

1079 Commonwealth Ave is located within 0.6 miles of Florida Ruffin Ridley School, 0.7 miles of Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and 0.8 miles of David Rubenstein Treehouse.