1940 Commonwealth # 26, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$2,567/mo
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About this home
This nice 2 bedroom apartment is situated in a well maintained professional building along the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and has hardwood floors throughout. Easy access to three T lines, the B, C and D, you can get anywhere you need to along Comm Ave, Beacon St or Longwood Medical Area with ease. Enjoy the views and daily walks or jogs around the reservoir. Heat and hot water are included in the rent and the building is cat friendly. This is fantastic deal for this size apartment in such a well maintained building and convenient location.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Sep 2, 2026
$2,567
Original listing
Agent: Sam Kaye
Office: Metro Realty Corp.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,567 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
9,999 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection
Required
First MonthLast MonthReferences
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
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
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
26
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
9,999 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
9,999 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
D
Edison Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#764 of 825
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 16 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
455 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#418 of 825
|
Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#333 of 352
|
Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.9 mi
|
#10 of 12
|
Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
2.0 mi
|
#290 of 346
|
Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Manville School
2.4 mi
Grades K-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.7 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.6 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.4 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
5.4 mi
Epiphany School
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.4 mi
Irving Middle
4.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.8 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.9 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
1.0 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.3 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.4 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
1940 Commonwealth # 26, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sam Kaye
Listing Office
Metro Realty Corp.
Office Phone
617-232-2255
Agent MLS ID
CN260737
Office MLS ID
BB1465
Listing Data Updated
Sep 2, 2026 1:31 PM 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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