$2,850 Per Month

178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
482 Sq Ft
9,999 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Highlights

  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
  • Property is near public transit
  • Shops

About This Home

Available July 1 (or before), this beautifully maintained fully furnished studio residence is ideally located on one of Back Bay’s most iconic tree-lined streets along Commonwealth Avenue. Situated within a historic brownstone, this home blends classic Boston charm with thoughtful modern updates and a true turnkey setup.Offering approximately 482 square feet, the apartment features exposed brick accents, rich hardwood flooring, and excellent natural light throughout. The open living area is tastefully furnished and thoughtfully designed with a built-in Murphy bed, allowing for a seamless transition between daytime living space and a comfortable sleeping area — maximizing both functionality and square footage.

Listing Agent

Andrew Goldberg

Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors Listed on: 04/06/2026

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1879

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 482 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Microwave
  • Laundry in unit

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,250
  • Property Available on 7/1/26
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359124

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1879

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2026-07-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3250

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Round: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1879

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building, In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 482
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 482
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2589

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359124
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/25/2026 05/25/26 Off Market $2,950 -- --
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Price Changed $2,950 -9.2% $6 / Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 Price Changed $3,250 -7.1% $7 / Sq Ft
04/05/2026 04/05/26 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Sold $470,000 -10.5% $975 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2016 10/11/16 For Sale $525,000 -- $1,089 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73496229

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001382-000104

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