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471 Commonwealth Ave #2R

Boston, MA 02215 - Suffolk County

Apartment

2 beds

1 bath

650 sqft

No pets

Laundry on site

About 471 Commonwealth Ave #2R

Kenmore Square 2 Bed for September. Great location right across the street from the Kenmore T-stop (Green Line). Just 1 1/2 blocks from the Charles River. Two blocks to Mass Ave and the number 1 bus to MIT, Harvard Square and BU Medical. Easy access to both Storrow Drive and the Mass Pike. Quiet second floor rear facing unit gets good sunlight. Separate Kitchen. Good living room space. Wall to wall carpeting throughout. Two good sized bedrooms. Laundry in Basement. Heat & Hot Water included. No Undergrads.

Move-In Costs & Fees: Last Month Rent: $2,900. First Month Rent: $2,900. Security Deposit: $2,900. Lock & Key Fee: $100. Amenities: Range/Oven.

152 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 5 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026

Listed by Robert Joaquim · (617) 285-1378

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,900
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	650 sqft

Pets:	No
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	83755593

Amenities

Water, Heat & Hot Water Included
Laundry Facilities
Carpeted Floors
Refrigerator

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Fees

First Month Rent $2,900 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Last Months Rent $2,900 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Lock & Key Fee $100 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Security deposit $2,900 (mandatory, refundable, pre-move-in).

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 471 Commonwealth Ave #2R in Boston, MA 02215 rents for $2,900 a month. It has 650 square feet. 471 Commonwealth Ave #2R was advertised by Robert Joaquim on June 4, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $2,900 a month, this apartment is well below the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston (about $3,920).

From 374 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Boston on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$3,920Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston

$3,400–$4,850Middle half of their rents

35 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

The rent has dropped from $3,200 to $2,900 since it was listed on June 4. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from May to June 2023, ending at $2,800. Today's rent is $100 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
August 4, 2026	Price change	$2,900−9.4%	−9.4%
June 4, 2026	Listed for rent	$3,200+14.3%	+14.3%
June 8, 2023	Listing removed	$2,800

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

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Apartment for rent

$2,900

Deposit $2,900 · All fees

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Property listed by

Robert Joaquim

(617) 285-1378

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