Two-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Kenmore Square with approximately 650 square feet of living space and convenient access to public transportation, dining, and neighborhood attractions.
Second-floor unit. Heat and hot water included. Laundry in the building. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Graduate students welcome. No pets. No parking available.
Nearby landmarks include Kenmore Square, Fenway Park, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Kenmore Station offers access to the Green Line B, C, and D branches, with Lansdowne commuter rail service also nearby.
Move-in requirements: First month's rent, last month's rent, a security deposit equal to one month's rent, and a lock-and-key fee. Landlord pays the full broker fee for long-term leases; short-term arrangements are prorated and must be confirmed.
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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 Patrick Arone on November 15, 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 $3,900).
Typical $3,900This home $2,900
$5,950
From 376 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.
$3,900Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston
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
November 15, 2026
Listed for rent
$2,900+3.6%
+3.6%
June 8, 2023
Listing removed
$2,800
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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