Welcome to a truly special rental opportunity in the heart of Chestnut Hill / Newton Centre at 214 Commonwealth Ave. This elegant, early-20th-century brick home (built 1912) offers distinguished character blended with modern comforts.
Key Features:
Approx. 1,780 sq ft of living space.
Three generous bedrooms and 1.5 baths.
Grand foyer that can double as an office or workspace.
Oversized living room with a long window-seat, decorative fireplace, and French doors opening to a seasonal sunroom.
Formal dining room with built-in china hutch closets, rich wainscoting and architectural details that harken back to the home's heritage.
Eat-in kitchen with central island, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric stove and direct access from both foyer and kitchen to the bedroom wing.
Private basement for storage and a dedicated laundry room.
Nestled on Commonwealth Avenue in the distinguished Chestnut Hill / Newton Centre area, you'll be nearby parks, shopping, cafes, and transit. Located close to the Green Line ("T") stop, with extremely convenient access to the Mass Pike and Rt 9.
Water is included. Tenants pay for electricity, gas, heating oil. Non-smokers only.
Townhouse for rent
$3,600/mo
214 Commonwealth Ave RM 1, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
3beds
1,822sqft
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Townhouse
Available now
No pets
Shared laundry
What's special
Decorative fireplaceArchitectural detailsDedicated laundry roomEat-in kitchenFormal dining roomSeasonal sunroomCentral island
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Travel times
Looking to buy when your lease ends?
Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & a competitive APY.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,822 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chestnut Hill
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $3,600-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Price change | $3,700-2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800+15.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 1/3/2025 | Listing removed | $3,300$2/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

