Newly renovated condominium available for lease in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Located on Commonwealth Avenue between Gloucester and Hereford Streets, this two room studio features a great mix of modern and classic finishes. The newly renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances - refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range, above the range microwave. New, white, hardwood cabinets and granite counters. The living space features wood floors throughout with ample storage space. The newly renovated bathroom features a custom tiled shower with a recessed medicine cabinet and nice, clean lines. The building features an elevator, intercom system, and a laundry room with coin-operated machines for residents to use. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Residents would be responsible for electricity, cable, and gas cooking. Available for 6/1 move in - as permitted by the condo association - tenancy dependent on acceptance of condo association rules and regulations. No undergrads. No broker fee.290
291 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Apartment building
Studio-3 beds
What's special
Wood floors throughoutIntercom systemClean linesRecessed medicine cabinetCustom tiled showerNewly renovated bathroomBuilding features an elevator
Neighborhood: Back Bay
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Rider's ParadiseNearby schools in Boston
Snowden Int'L High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles2/10
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2/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Carter School
Grades 8-12 • 0.7 milesN/A
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Mel H King Elementary
Grades 2-12 • 0.8 miles4/10
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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 291 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
291 Commonwealth Ave is located at 291 Commonwealth Ave in Back Bay, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Flour Bakery + Cafe, and Sweetgreen.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 291 Commonwealth Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 291 Commonwealth Ave include Newbury Visions (0.2 miles away), MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.7 miles away), and MGH Cancer Center (1 mile away).
What schools are assigned to 291 Commonwealth Ave?
The schools assigned to 291 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 291 Commonwealth Ave?
291 Commonwealth Ave is located near 2 grocery stores, including Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.5 miles) and Whole Foods Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including UNIQLO, are approximately 0.1 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 291 Commonwealth Ave?
291 Commonwealth Ave is located within 0.2 miles of Harvard Club of Boston, 0.3 miles of Berklee College of Music, and 0.7 miles of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
