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1020 Commonwealth Ave #202

Boston, MA 02215 - Suffolk County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

950 sqft

Laundry on site

About 1020 Commonwealth Ave #202

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1020 Commonwealth Ave #202 in Boston, MA 02215 rents for $3,100 a month. It has 950 square feet.

A/C Elevator Laundry in Building New Appliances Patio Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Parking For Rent, Outdoor, $250 / Month. Granite, Stainless Steel appliances, all new cabinets, beautiful hardwood floors.

164 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 1 day ago · Listing updated: June 10, 2026

Managed by Gateway Real Estate · (617) 254-8080

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$3,100
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	950 sqft

Pets:	Inquire
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	83745630

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Air Conditioning
Parking
Balcony/Patio
Elevator
Hardwood Floors
Stainless Steel Appliances

How the Rent Compares

At $3,100 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston (about $3,100).

From 425 one-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.

$3,100Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston

$2,690–$3,700Middle half of their rents

34 daysAverage time they have been listed

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