RENTED APR 23, 2026

86 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
-- Built

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Marble Flooring
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 1-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of April 2026

Avail May 1st.RENOVATED LARGE 1 BED IN THE PERFECT LOCATION ON THE 2ND BLOCK OF COM AVE IN BACK BAY. This south facing home features original details such as hardwood floors, highceilings, crown molding, MINI SPLIT A/C’S, IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER. The fully renovated kitchen features a breakfast bar, SS app’s, dishwasher, granite counters w lots of cabinets providing excellent kitchen storage. A generous sized bedroom w large closet, and the oversized marble bathroom has a large walk-in shower w glass doors. Enjoy all that Boston has to offer, with a 99/100 walking score & steps away from the Boston Public Garden, Newbury St, and some of Boston's best coffee shops, shopping/dining/ museums/ theatre etc. Utilities include basic internet, heat, hot water. THE PERFECT PIED DE TERRE. No pets. No undergraduates. Paking avail $300

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lexi Crivon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 04/01/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Lexi Crivon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 04/01/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Lot Details

  • 700

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Updated or Remodeled

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • 700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,850
  • Property Available on 5/1/26
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, water, sewer, snow removal, furnishings (see remarks), air conditioning, laundry facilities, internet
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358641

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Lot Details

700 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2026-05-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(12+),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: 3850

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Single Living Level, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances: Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Low Flow Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 700
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Baseboard, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Furnishings (See Remarks), Air Conditioning, Laundry Facilities, Internet
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358641
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 700
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2026 04/23/26 Rented $3,850 0.0% --
04/21/2026 04/21/26 Under Contract -- -- --
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Rent $3,850 +5.5% --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Rented $3,650 0.0% --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $3,650 +1.4% $5 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Rent $3,600 -1.4% --
04/23/2024 04/23/24 Rented $3,650 0.0% --
04/21/2024 04/21/24 Under Contract -- -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Rent $3,650 +1.4% --
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
07/05/2023 07/05/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Rent $3,600 +2.9% --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Rented $3,500 +6.1% --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Price Changed $3,300 -5.7% $4 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
11/16/2019 11/16/19 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
10/09/2019 10/09/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
03/04/2019 03/04/19 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
02/11/2019 02/11/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
12/18/2018 12/18/18 Rented $3,500 +9.4% --
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Under Contract -- -- --
12/12/2018 12/12/18 For Rent $3,200 +6.7% --
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
01/06/2016 01/06/16 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
02/10/2014 02/10/14 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
02/10/2014 02/10/14 For Rent $3,000 -25.0% --
01/30/2013 01/30/13 Rented $4,000 +14.3% --
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Under Contract -- -- --
11/09/2012 11/09/12 For Rent $3,500 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $35,143 $3,034,800 $1,154,500 $1,880,300
2024 $33,922 $3,112,100 $1,154,500 $1,957,600
2023 $34,275 $3,191,300 $1,154,500 $2,036,800
2022 $33,794 $3,106,100 $1,154,500 $1,951,600
2021 $33,407 $3,130,900 $1,048,900 $2,082,000
2020 $32,249 $3,053,900 $1,048,900 $2,005,000
2019 $31,420 $2,981,000 $1,048,900 $1,932,100
2018 $29,931 $2,856,000 $999,500 $1,856,500
2017 $29,483 $2,784,000 $953,300 $1,830,700
2016 $28,738 $2,612,500 $884,000 $1,728,500
2015 $28,907 $2,387,000 $788,300 $1,598,700
2014 $27,349 $2,174,000 $692,700 $1,481,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73495020

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS W:05 P:01261 S:000

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