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178 Commonwealth Ave # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116
$3,500
Est. $218/month
1
Baths
482
Sq Ft
$7
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
Condominium
Type
8 hours 20 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 6, 2026 • MLS# 73496229 Copied!

About this home

Available June 1, this beautifully maintained fully furnished studio residence is ideally located on one of Back Bay’s most iconic tree-lined streets along Commonwealth Avenue. Situated within a historic brownstone, this home blends classic Boston charm with thoughtful modern updates and a true turnkey setup.Offering approximately 482 square feet, the apartment features exposed brick accents, rich hardwood flooring, and excellent natural light throughout. The open living area is tastefully furnished and thoughtfully designed with a built-in Murphy bed, allowing for a seamless transition between daytime living space and a comfortable sleeping area — maximizing both functionality and square footage.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
482 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 482 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

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Neighborhood

178 Commonwealth Ave # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Apr 6, 2026
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Andrew Goldberg Office: Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 6, 2026 New Listing Added $3,500 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
8 hours 20 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$7

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrew Goldberg
Listing Office Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Agent MLS ID CN229425
Office MLS ID AN2589
Listing Data Updated Apr 6, 2026 9:31 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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