SEPT 2026-Amazing Back Bay 1 bed, H/HW inc!
An updated 1 bedroom/1 bath rental apartment available for lease on Commonwealth Ave in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and just steps to Copley Sq, Boylston St, and the Prudential Center! The unit is located in a professionally managed building that includes heat and hot water in the rent price and offers shared laundry in the building.
The property is also very accessible to the MBTA, Back Bay station, Longwood medical area, BU, and Kenmore/Fenway, as well as downtown Boston. Cats ok, no dogs and no undergrad students.
Closest Transportation:
Bus: 1 Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St (0.50 mi)
Bus: 10 Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta (0.31 mi)
Bus: 39 Boylston St @ Dartmouth St (0.12 mi)
Tram: E Prudential (0.40 mi)
Bus: 57 Boylston St @ Prudential Center (0.24 mi)
Bus: 9 Huntington Ave @ Ring Rd (0.27 mi)
Subway: Orange Line Back Bay (0.32 mi)
Rail: Providence/Stoughton Line Back Bay (0.32 mi)
Tram: C Copley (0.11 mi)
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Apartment for rent
$2,900/mo
Fees may apply
172 Commonwealth Ave, APT 6, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats OK
Shared laundry
What's special
- 34 days |
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, RentIncludesHeat, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,900 |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listing removed | $2,900 |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,900-3.2% |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995 |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,995+3.3% |
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| 6/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,900-4.9% |
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| 6/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,050+5.2% |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,900 |
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| 12/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900+1.8% |
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| 10/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/31/2023 | Price change | $2,850-1.7% |
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| 7/28/2023 | Price change | $2,900-6.5% |
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| 4/27/2023 | Price change | $3,100+3.3% |
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| 3/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,000+7.1% |
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| 12/7/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2022 | Price change | $2,800-6.7% |
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| 11/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,000+7.1% |
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| 9/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.6 mi
There are 13 available units in this apartment building
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