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    $4,000/mo

    263 Commonwealth Ave, APT 3, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    700sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Tue Sep 1 2026
    No pets
    Shared laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Beautifully landscaped commonwealth avenueCharming exposed brick wallsGenerously sized primary bedroomHardwood flooring throughout
    Charming front facing penthouse unit on sought after block of beautifully landscaped Commonwealth Avenue! Take the elevator on up to your new home that features: - Grand staircase entrance w/ chandelier! - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Modern kitchen w/ newer appliances! - Charming exposed brick walls! - Spacious & sun filled living room! - Generously sized primary bedroom! - Smaller yet sizable 2nd bed or office! - Ample closet & storage space! - Nicely updated full tiled bathroom! - Laundry machines in building! - Available rental parking in rear! - Huge front facing private roof deck! Classic Brownstone building with elevator & laundry in prime location in the heart of Back Bay on sought after Commonwealth Ave! Situated on a coveted block between Fairfield & Gloucester Streets, the building is nestled in line with other gorgeous traditional Brownstones, overlooking the well manicured park on the Commonwealth Ave mall! Close to Newbury Street, Commonwealth Ave Mall, Kenmore Square, Boston Common, Suffolk University, Prudential Center, Copley Square, Restaurant Row, Boston Public Library, Public Gardens, Emerson College, Symphony Hall, Hynes Convention Center, and much more! Anything not in walking distance can be easily accessed by the close by public transportation: Green and Orange train lines nearby, as well as Silver Line shuttle, many major MBTA bus routes, and Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station! Building has shared common courtyard and laundry in basement! Rent Includes Heat and Hot Water.
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    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

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    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03400S006

    Construction

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

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/4/2026Listed for rent$4,000-19.2%$6/sqft
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    3/15/2026Listing removed$4,950$7/sqft
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    3/14/2026Listed for rent$4,950+17.9%$7/sqft
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    3/30/2024Listing removed--
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    3/22/2024Price change$4,200-4.5%$6/sqft
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    2/29/2024Listed for rent$4,400+14.3%$6/sqft
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    2/26/2023Listing removed--
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    2/23/2023Listed for rent$3,850+28.5%$6/sqft
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    12/10/2020Listing removed$2,995$4/sqft
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    11/18/2020Price change$2,995-14.4%$4/sqft
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    11/4/2020Listed for rent$3,500+1.4%$5/sqft
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    7/17/2018Listing removed$3,450$5/sqft
    Source: Cabot and Company Report a problem
    6/25/2018Listed for rent$3,450$5/sqft
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    3/15/2018Listing removed$3,450$5/sqft
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    1/15/2018Listed for rent$3,450$5/sqft
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    3/16/2010Sold$345,000-32.4%$493/sqft
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    4/1/2004Sold$510,000+56%$729/sqft
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    12/1/1998Sold$327,000+52.1%$467/sqft
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    7/30/1993Sold$215,000+7.5%$307/sqft
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    5/5/1989Sold$200,000$286/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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