206 Commonwealth Ave Boston MA

Boston, MA 02116

Apartment building

Studio-2 beds

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This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 3 Studio, 1 ba	450	Now	$2,600
Unit 8 1 bd, 1 ba	500	Now	$2,900
Unit 6 1 bd, 1 ba	500	Now	$3,200
Unit 9 2 bd, 1 ba	750	Now	$4,300

What's special

Ample closet space

Rent Includes Gas, Heat, Hot Water Laundry Laundry in Building (RLNE8355382)

Neighborhood: Back Bay

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Transit Score^®

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Rider's Paradise

Nearby schools in Boston

Boston Adult Academy

Grades 11, 12 • 0.7 miles

N/A

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Snowden Int'L High School

Grades 9-12 • 0.2 miles

2/10

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Test Score Rating

2/10

College Readiness Rating

1/10

Mel H King Elementary

Grades 2-12 • 0.6 miles

4/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

5/10

Student Progress Rating

2/10

Historic Area
Brownstones, Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library give Back Bay a distinctive historic streetscape.
Shopping Scene
Newbury Street and the Prudential Center offer boutiques, shops and places to eat.
Green Spaces
The Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston Public Garden and Charles River Esplanade provide outdoor space.
Transit Access
Subway and commuter rail connections make it easy to travel around Boston and beyond.

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 206 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

206 Commonwealth Ave is located at 206 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 Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

What is the average rent in Boston, MA?

Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston is currently $3,200 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

What schools are assigned to 206 Commonwealth Ave?

The schools assigned to 206 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 206 Commonwealth Ave?

206 Commonwealth Ave is located near 3 grocery stores, including Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.2 miles) and Whole Foods Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Apple Boylston Street, are approximately 0.1 miles away.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 206 Commonwealth Ave?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 206 Commonwealth Ave include Red Cross Donor Center (0.8 miles away), MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.8 miles away), and MGH Cancer Center (1 mile away).