1653 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA. Prime Commonwealth Avenue location. Spacious 1,400+ sq. ft. three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with easy access to Boston University, Allston, Brighton, Brookline, public transportation, restaurants, shops, and everything Commonwealth Avenue has to offer.
This beautifully updated third-floor walk-up features a fully renovated kitchen and bathroom, refinished hardwood floors, and abundant windows that provide excellent natural light throughout. The spacious layout offers plenty of room for comfortable living and entertaining.
Apartment features include: 1,400+ sq. ft. Three bedrooms and one bathroom. Fully renovated kitchen and bathroom.
Refinished hardwood floors. Excellent natural light. Laundry on site. Parking available for rent.
Heat and hot water included. Flexible move-in date: available now or October 1.
Don't miss this spacious, renovated apartment in a highly desirable Commonwealth Avenue location. Move-In Costs & Fees: Last Month. Heating fuel: gas.
84 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 14 minutes ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1653 Commonwealth Ave #5 in Brighton, MA 02135 rents for $3,600 a month. It has 1,400 square feet and is pet friendly. 1653 Commonwealth Ave #5 was advertised by Sushil Singh on August 21, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $3,600 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Brighton (about $3,450).
Typical $3,450This home $3,600
$2,800$4,850
From 171 three-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Brighton on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$3,450Typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Brighton
The rent hasn't changed since it was listed on August 21. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from June to August 2024 for $3,700. Today's rent is $100 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
August 21, 2026
Listed for rent
$3,600−2.7%
−2.7%
August 16, 2024
Listing removed
$3,700
June 28, 2024
Listed for rent
$3,700
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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