Two-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Allston featuring an updated kitchen and bathroom, with heat and hot water included. Conveniently located near Harvard Avenue transit stops.
Unit Features. Updated kitchen with granite countertops and dishwasher. Updated bathroom. Heat and hot water included. Laundry on site. On-site superintendent. Cats negotiable; no dogs. Tenant pays electricity and gas for cooking.
Nearby Landmarks & Transportation. Harvard Avenue Green Line B stop: approximately 0.06 mile. Bus 66: approximately 0.09 mile. Bus 57: approximately 0.14 mile. Bus routes 51, 64, and 501 also nearby.
Move-In Details. First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit required. Listed lock and key fee: $100. Maximum occupancy: two people. No subletting or Airbnb use. Lease end date subject to building requirements.
Availability. Listed for October 14, 2026. Showing notes indicate the unit is vacant; confirm the earliest move-in date. Contact us for a viewing.
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This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1197 Commonwealth Ave #2 in Allston, MA 02134 rents for $2,850 a month. It has 700 square feet. 1197 Commonwealth Ave #2 was advertised by Patrick Arone on November 12, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $2,850 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Allston (about $3,000).
Typical $3,000This home $2,850
$2,500$4,500
From 201 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Allston on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$3,000Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Allston
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from March to April 2024, ending at $3,150. Today's rent is $300 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
November 12, 2026
Listed for rent
$2,850−9.5%
−9.5%
April 16, 2024
Listing removed
$3,150
May 26, 2022
Listing removed
$2,500
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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