$2,890 - $3,637
- Studio+
- 1+ ba
- 350+ sqft
Forte at 1440 Beacon
For rent
160 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116
Apartment building
Studio-3 beds
Air conditioning available
Shared laundry
Facts, features & policies
Building amenities
Community rooms
- Lounge
Outdoor common areas
- Rooftop deck
Security
- Controlled access
- Doorman
Services & facilities
- Elevator
- Onsite management
- Shared laundry
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- City
Policies
Lease terms
- One year
Utilities included in rent
- Sewer
- Water
- Heat
- Hot water
Unit features
Appliances
- Convection oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Air conditioning
Flooring
- Hardwood
Other
- Patio or Balcony
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Boston
Boston Adult Academy
Grades 11, 12 • 0.6 milesN/A
GreatSchools® Rating
Snowden Int'L High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.1 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Mel H King Elementary
Grades 2-12 • 0.6 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10Student Progress Rating
2/10Living in Boston
Back Bay pairs a compact, walkable street grid with broad avenues, historic brownstones and a stretch of Charles River shoreline. The neighborhood has four-season New England weather, with leafy summers and cold, snowy winters. Boston Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall offer paths and green space, while the Charles River Esplanade has waterfront trails and open-air recreation. Newbury Street is known for boutiques, cafés and restaurants; Copley Square brings together the Boston Public Library’s central branch and Trinity Church, and the nearby Prudential Center adds shops and dining. Cultural stops include the Gibson House Museum and performances at Symphony Hall near the neighborhood’s edge. Back Bay has convenient access to the MBTA’s subway and commuter rail, as well as bike routes and pedestrian connections across central Boston. For the Back Bay neighborhood, the median rent is $3,200 per month and the typical range is $1,000 to $27,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 160 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
160 Commonwealth Ave is located at 160 Commonwealth Ave in Back Bay, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Sweetgreen, L.A. Burdick Chocolates, and Flour Bakery + Cafe.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 160 Commonwealth Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 160 Commonwealth Ave include Newbury Visions (0.2 miles away), Red Cross Donor Center (0.7 miles away), and MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.8 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 160 Commonwealth Ave?
The schools assigned to 160 Commonwealth Ave include Boston Adult Academy, Snowden Int'L High School, and Mel H King Elementary.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 160 Commonwealth Ave?
160 Commonwealth Ave is located near 3 grocery stores, including Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.1 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.9 miles). Additional shopping options, including LUSH, are approximately 0 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 160 Commonwealth Ave?
160 Commonwealth Ave is located within 0.5 miles of Berklee College of Music, 0.6 miles of Harvard Club of Boston, and 0.6 miles of Boston Ballet Headquarters & School.
