Experience the epitome of convenience and comfort in this fantastic Brighton apartment, where heat and hot water are included in your stay. Situated across the street from the South Street T Stop and Boston College campus, this residence promises an ideal blend of accessibility and charm. Featuring a generously sized living room and spacious bedrooms, this home boasts an abundance of natural sunlight. Convenience of laundry facilities in the basement and a PET-FRIENDLY policy. Landlord pays the fee. Two Month's Free.
(some photos have been virtually staged). Move-In Costs & Fees: Broker Fee: $2,795.
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Accessing, viewing, or interacting with this listing by a broker or salesperson does not create, imply, or validate any contractual relationship o. Amenities: Boston University, KREM Signature Listing, Lotsof Light & Professionally Managed Building. Heating fuel: oil.
91 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 4 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1957 Commonwealth Ave #5 in Brighton, MA 02135 rents for $2,795 a month. It is pet friendly. 1957 Commonwealth Ave #5 was advertised by FUB Yu on July 31, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $2,795 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Brighton (about $2,840).
Typical $2,840This home $2,795
$2,510$3,900
From 266 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Brighton on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,840Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Brighton
The rent has dropped from $2,850 to $2,795 since July. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from February to April 2022, ending at $2,495. Today's rent is $300 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
August 20, 2026
Price change
$2,795−1.9%
−1.9%
April 8, 2022
Listing removed
$2,495
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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