Huge top floor unit near Washington Square that features: Hardwood flooring throughout. Fully equipped galley kitchen. Newer appliances inc dishwasher. Spacious & sunny bay front living room. Total of 4 generously sized bedrooms. Large closets & ample storage space. 2 nicely updated full bathrooms. In unit stacked washer & dryer. Private sun drenched rear porch. Available on site tandem parking.
Close to vibrant Washington Square in desirable Brighton location. Close to Green Line with B train seconds away & and just minutes C train, as well as many major MBTA bus routes. Shopping, dining, bars, parks, and more all just minutes away. Easy commute to colleges & universities including Boston University, Boston College, Harvard University, MCPHS, Mass Art, Northeastern, Wentworth, Simmons, Emmanuel, Wheelock, UMass. Bus goes right to Longwood Medical area's hospitals - Beth Israel, Children's Hospital, Brigham & Women's. Near Packard's Corner, Coolidge Corne. Amenities: Ceramic Tiles, Close to BC/T/Comm Ave, Eat-in Kitchen, Exposed Brick, High Ceiling, Marble Bath, Modern Bath, Modern Kitchen, Range/Oven & Pantry. Heating fuel: gas. Parking: 3 spaces.
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RentalSource last checked: 10 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$4,150
Bedrooms:
4 beds
Bathrooms:
2 baths
Size:
1,400 sqft
Pets:
No
Laundry:
In unit
Parking:
Yes
Available:
Now
ID:
84410050
Amenities
•Water Included
•Washer/Dryer In Unit
•Laundry Facilities
•Air Conditioning
•Parking
•Dishwasher
•Balcony/Patio
•Garbage Disposal
•Granite/Quartz Countertops
•Hardwood Floors
•Microwave
•Refrigerator
•Stainless Steel Appliances
•Storage
Leasing Information
Lease term: 12 months.
Additional Details
This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2 in Brighton, MA 02135 rents for $4,150 a month. It has 1,400 square feet. 1516 Commonwealth Ave #2 was advertised by Marc Roos on September 18, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $4,150 a month, this apartment is below the typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Brighton (about $5,200).
Typical $5,200This home $4,150
$3,610$8,700
From 181 apartments and condos with four or more bedrooms listed in Brighton on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$5,200Typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Brighton
The rent has changed 3 times since it was listed on September 18, from $4,275 to $4,150. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from June to September 2026, starting at $4,550 and ending at $4,200. Today's rent is $50 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 21, 2026
Price change
$4,150−2.4%
−2.4%
October 2, 2026
Price change
$4,250−1.2%
−1.2%
September 25, 2026
Price change
$4,300+0.6%
+0.6%
September 18, 2026
Listed for rent
$4,275+1.8%
+1.8%
September 14, 2026
Listing removed
$4,200−6.7%
−6.7%
July 23, 2026
Price change
$4,500−1.1%
−1.1%
June 13, 2026
Listed for rent
$4,550+26.4%
+26.4%
January 10, 2022
Listing removed
$3,600
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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