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172 Commonwealth Ave #6

Boston, MA 02116 - Suffolk County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

About 172 Commonwealth Ave #6

Sept 2026-Amazing Back Bay 1 bed, H/HW inc. An updated 1 bedroom/1 bath rental apartment available for lease on Commonwealth Ave in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and just steps to Copley Sq, Boylston St and the Prudential Center. The unit is located in a professionally managed building that includes heat and hot water in the rent price and offers shared laundry in the building. The property is also very accessible to the Mbta, Back Bay station, Longwood medical area, BU and Kenmore/Fenway, as well as downtown Boston. Cats ok, no dogs and no undergrad students. Closest Transportation: Bus: 1 Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St (0.50 mi) Bus: 10 Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta (0.31 mi) Bus: 39 Boylston St @ Dartmouth St (0.12 mi) Tram: E Prudential (0.40 mi) Bus: 57 Boylston St @ Prudential Center (0.24 mi) Bus: 9 Huntington Ave @ Ring Rd (0.27 mi) Subway: Orange Line Back Bay (0.32 mi) Rail: Providence/Stoughton Line Back Bay (0.32 mi) Tram: C Copley (0.11 mi) B. Shared laundry facilities. Cats Allowed, Shared, HotWater, Water, RentIncludesHeat & Laundry.

RentalSource last checked: June 6, 2026 · 4:01 PM ET

Last updated: May 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET

Managed by: Sylvia Cao · (857) 294-2116 · YouGotListings

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,900
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	83725815

Property Amenities

• Pet Friendly

• Wheelchair Access

Community Features

• Laundry Facilities

Leasing Information

Lease Term: 1 year. Utilities Included: Water & Hot Water.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Boston for $2,900 with 1 bed, 1 bath, pet friendly and located at 172 Commonwealth Ave #6 in Boston, MA 02116. The rental price of $2,900 is 15.3% ($523) lower than the average rent of $3,423 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA and 0.1% ($2) lower than the average rent of $2,902 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Suffolk County. 172 Commonwealth Ave #6 was advertised by Sylvia Cao on May 31, 2026 at 9:42 AM ET and last checked yesterday at 4:01 PM ET.

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Property managed by:

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(857) 294-2116

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