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  • $7,000/moFees may apply

    218 Commonwealth Ave, APT 3, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    993sqft

    Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|

    Apartment
    Available Thu Oct 1 2026
    No pets
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
    On street parking
    Central
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Central airIn-unit laundryHardwood floorsAmple cabinet storageTwo decorative fireplacesWalk-in closetOversized windows
    Welcome to 218 Commonwealth Ave #3, available October 1, 2026. This spacious 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence overlooks the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in the heart of Back Bay. Offering approximately 1,000 SqFt of living area, this unit features a generous layout with high ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, and two decorative fireplaces. The home includes a walk-in closet, two full baths, central air, and in-unit laundry. The kitchen offers gas cooking, a dishwasher and ample cabinet storage. Residents also enjoy access to a shared patio and garden. Professionally managed building ideally located on Commonwealth Ave between Exeter and Fairfield Streets. Third-floor walk-up; no elevator. Parking available for an additional fee. Move-In Costs Fees: Broker Fee: $7,000 Last Month Rent: $7,000 First Month Rent: $7,000 Disclaimer: Please note that some photos used in this listing may depict model units and may not reflect the exact apartment available. Pricing, availability, feat
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Walk In Closet
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 993 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: AestheticFireplace, BayWindows, CityViews, CommonGarden, FireplaceDecorative, FreeLaundry, GasRange, HardwoodFloors, LaundryinUnit, LotsofWindows, NaturalLight, OvenRange, PeriodDetail, ProfLandscape, ProfessionallymanagedBuilding, TiledBath, Walk In Closet, WalkInCloset
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: View

    Construction

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

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2026Listed for rent$7,000+32.1%$7/sqft
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    8/8/2025Listing removed$5,300$5/sqft
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    8/1/2025Price change$5,300-3.6%$5/sqft
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    6/17/2025Listed for rent$5,500+57.1%$6/sqft
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    10/16/2024Listing removed$3,500-5.4%$4/sqft
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    12/19/2023Listing removed--
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    11/18/2023Price change$3,700-1.3%$4/sqft
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    11/7/2023Price change$3,750-6.3%$4/sqft
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    10/13/2023Price change$4,000-9.1%$4/sqft
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    10/7/2023Price change$4,400+4.8%$4/sqft
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    9/18/2023Listed for rent$4,200-11.6%$4/sqft
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    8/28/2023Listing removed--
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    8/10/2023Listed for rent$4,750+5.6%$5/sqft
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    7/28/2023Listing removed--
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    7/11/2023Listed for rent$4,500+4.7%$5/sqft
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    3/23/2022Listing removed--
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    3/16/2022Listed for rent$4,300+14.7%$4/sqft
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    3/22/2019Listing removed$3,750$4/sqft
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    3/21/2019Price change$3,750-2.6%$4/sqft
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    2/13/2019Listed for rent$3,850-3.8%$4/sqft
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    8/13/2018Listing removed$4,000$4/sqft
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    8/7/2018Listed for rent$4,000+8.1%$4/sqft
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    10/6/2013Listing removed$3,700$4/sqft
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    7/30/2013Listed for rent$3,700$4/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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    There are 2 available units in this apartment building