Great location in the heart of Allston's Packard's Corner area! Minutes to Boston University! Close to local bars and restaurants in Brighton, Allston, Kenmore Square, Fenway! Easy access to the entire city with Green Line B train seconds from your front door and MBTA bus routes #57 and #66 nearby! A quick trip or MBTA ride to Boston College, Harvard University, Harvard Business School, Lower Allston, Coolidge Corner, Longwood Medical, Beth Israel, Children's Hospital, Brigham & Women's, Harvard Medical School, Northeastern, Simmons, Berklee, Emmanuel, Wheelock, Mass College of Pharmacy, NE Conservatory, Mass College of Art, Wentworth, NECO, School of MFA, and more!
1186 Commonwealth Ave
1186 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Apartment building
Studio-4 beds
Cats only
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Neighborhood: Allston
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Walk Score®
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Walker's ParadiseBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Allston
Baldwin Early Learning Center
Grades PK-1 • 0.9 milesN/A
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Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8 • 0.8 miles5/10
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Test Score Rating
3/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Brighton High School
Grades 7-12 • 0.9 miles3/10
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1/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Living in Allston
Allston sits west of Boston’s urban core, with busy commercial streets and residential blocks shaped by its history as a streetcar suburb and its proximity to the Charles River. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid. Commonwealth Avenue and Harvard Avenue form lively corridors for restaurants, cafés, shops and late-night venues, alongside music spaces and galleries. The Charles River Reservation offers paths and open views, while local playgrounds and library branches provide everyday amenities. The neighborhood is served by the MBTA Green Line, buses and commuter rail, and many errands can be made on foot or by bike. For the Allston neighborhood, the median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $800 to $13,999.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1186 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1186 Commonwealth Ave is located at 1186 Commonwealth Ave in Allston, Allston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Clear Flour Bread, Shabu-Zen, and Tous Les Jours.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1186 Commonwealth Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1186 Commonwealth Ave include Brighton Marine Health Center (0.7 miles away), St. Elizabeth's Radiology Department (1 mile away), and Boston Medical Center (1 mile away).
What schools are assigned to 1186 Commonwealth Ave?
The schools assigned to 1186 Commonwealth Ave include Baldwin Early Learning Center, Gardner Pilot Academy, and Brighton High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1186 Commonwealth Ave?
1186 Commonwealth Ave is located near 7 grocery stores, including The Butcherie (0.3 miles) and Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Orchard Skateshop, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 1186 Commonwealth Ave?
1186 Commonwealth Ave is located within 0.4 miles of 1019 Study Lounge, 0.5 miles of Florida Ruffin Ridley School, and 0.6 miles of Prometric Testing Center.
