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    $1,375/mo

    1258 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134

    3 beds850 sqft

    1room
    2housemates
    200sqft room

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    Room in apartment
    Available now
    1 year lease
    No private bath
    Furnished
    In unit laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    In-unit laundryCeiling fanGleaming hardwood floorsRecessed lightsVent-out microwaveOver-sized gas cooktopHigh ceilings

    Room details

    A very spacious room (~200sf) available now. This room has big bay-windows with amazing tree-top view, very light and bright! In a renovated 3bed/1bath apartment on upper floor of professionally managed elevator building. Super convenient location right in the heart of vibrant Packard Corner in Happy Allston. Walker's paradise! Steps to many shops, bars and restaurants. 10 minutes walk to Star Market and Super 88. One block to Harvard St. Short walk or bike to Boston University! Bus 66 to Harvard Sq in Cambridge, Brookline and Longwood Medical Area and Northeastern University. The apartment has gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, big insulated windows and nicely painted walls and ceilings. Open concept living/dining/kitchen combo with recessed lights and a ceiling fan. Renovated kitchen with tons of high-end cabinets, over-sized gas cooktop, convection oven/air-fryer and vent-out microwave. A nicely tiled full bathroom. In-unit laundry you'll love to have! Bike storage in the basement of the same building. Street parking is on the first come, first serve basis, or get a resident sticker from the city to have more options to park in nearby small streets or on Comm Ave. Room is supplied with window AC. The room can be unfurnished or furnished with basic furniture. Heat, hot water and natural gas for stove are all included in the rent. Available now. One-year lease preferred. Shorter term considered at higher rate. No smoking inside the building
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    Housemate details

    Current housemates
    • 2 housemates
    Current pets
    • 0 cats, 0 dogs

    Interior

    Room has private bath
    • No
    Room furnished
    • Yes
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished shared space: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 850 sqft

    Lease details

    Lease duration
    • 1 Year
    Lease description
    • No smoking inside the building
    Utilities description
    • 1/3 of utilities if they're total 3 roommates

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/1/2025Listing removed$1,980$2/sqft
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    7/28/2025Listed for rent$1,980-35.1%$2/sqft
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    3/3/2025Listing removed$3,050$4/sqft
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    2/22/2024Listed for rent$3,050+52.5%$4/sqft
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    11/7/2023Listing removed--
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    11/6/2023Price change$2,000-4.8%$2/sqft
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    10/22/2023Price change$2,100-6.7%$2/sqft
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    10/18/2023Listed for rent$2,250-22.4%$3/sqft
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    5/21/2023Listing removed--
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    3/21/2023Listed for rent$2,900+3.6%$3/sqft
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    6/29/2020Listing removed$2,800$3/sqft
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    6/23/2020Listed for rent$2,800+12%$3/sqft
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    2/22/2020Listing removed$2,500$3/sqft
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    2/11/2020Price change$2,500+61.3%$3/sqft
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    12/29/2019Listed for rent$1,550-29.5%$2/sqft
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    5/22/2019Listing removed$2,200$3/sqft
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    5/7/2019Price change$2,200-27.9%$3/sqft
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    1/11/2019Listed for rent$3,050$4/sqft
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    12/11/2018Listing removed$3,050$4/sqft
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    10/17/2018Price change$3,050+73.6%$4/sqft
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    9/20/2018Listed for rent$1,757-21.9%$2/sqft
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    8/13/2018Listing removed$2,250$3/sqft
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    8/6/2018Listed for rent$2,250-22.4%$3/sqft
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    4/27/2018Listing removed$2,900$3/sqft
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    3/18/2018Listed for rent$2,900$3/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Allston

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