290 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

$2,100
Price
Studio
Beds
175 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
175
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming, fully furnished studio in a classic Back Bay brownstone located directly across from the Commonwealth Mall. Unit 8 is reached by one flight of stairs or by elevator from an elegant lobby with keyless LATCH entry. This efficiently designed home features 10’+ ceilings, wood floors, a renovated marble-tiled bathroom with a modern shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, mini refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A great option for a professional or anyone seeking a convenient in-town...Charming, fully furnished studio in a classic Back Bay brownstone located directly across from the Commonwealth Mall. Unit 8 is reached by one flight of stairs or by elevator from an elegant lobby with keyless LATCH entry. This efficiently designed home features 10’+ ceilings, wood floors, a renovated marble-tiled bathroom with a modern shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, mini refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A great option for a professional or anyone seeking a convenient in-town residence in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Close to Newbury Street, the Public Garden, Prudential Center, and MBTA access. Offered fully furnished with bed, mattress, linens, towels, table and chairs, pots and pans, window AC, and modem. Move-in ready as shown. Heat and hot water included; tenant pays electricity, gas for cooking, and cable/wifi.
  1. Listed by Jayne Kramer • Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 03:07 AM

Property Details for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

StatusActive
MLS #73459740
Days on Market13
Rental Incentives-
Available Date04/01/2026
FurnishedFully Furnished
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Condominium
Year Built-
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Jayne Kramer
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Building Information for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Building/Complex290 Commonwealth AveFloor2Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built-Lot Size0.00 AC / 175 SF

Property Information for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 175.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Interior Features: Elevator
  • Interior Features: Elevator
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Common, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fully furnished rental includes window AC unit for summer,and countertop microwave. Day bed with comforter and sheets. Coin Op laundry located lower level
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:03076 S:024,3359767
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 04-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459740

$2,100—
Oct 15, 2024

Rented

MLS PIN #73299676

$2,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73299676

—
Oct 11, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73299676

—
Oct 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73299676

$2,000—
Sep 1, 2017

Rented

MLS PIN #72205822

$1,650—
Aug 28, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72205822

—
Jul 30, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72205822

$1,700—
Nov 1, 2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #72033958

$1,750—
Jul 7, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72033958

$1,780—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459740

$2,100
10/15/2024

Rented

MLS PIN #73299676

$2,000
10/11/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73299676

—
10/11/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73299676

—
10/08/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73299676

$2,000
09/01/2017

Rented

MLS PIN #72205822

$1,650
08/28/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72205822

—
07/30/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72205822

$1,700
11/01/2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #72033958

$1,750
07/07/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72033958

$1,780

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Schools near 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8 is available for rent in Boston, MA 02115. This property was listed on December 4, 2025 by Engel & Volkers Boston, it's currently listed at $2,100. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last rented on October 15, 2024. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Carter School and Snowden Int'L High School. 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8 is a 0-bed, 1-bath, 175 sqft a property.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Jayne Kramer

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