Active
1 bed500 sqft
386 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 51, Boston, MA 02215
No pets allowedPet policy
Oct 1Available Date

Description

BACK BAY CHARACTER & MODERN COMFORT -- Welcome to The Carlyle. Tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue has framed Back Bay life for well over a century, and this fifth-floor one-bedroom carries that legacy forward. A bay-windowed living room looks out over the manicured Comm Ave Mall, anchored by a decorative fireplace and floor-to-ceiling built-ins. Ceilings soar to 9.5ft in height, and hardwood floors run throughout. The bedroom holds a king bed effortlessly, complemented by a generous closet and a storage...BACK BAY CHARACTER & MODERN COMFORT -- Welcome to The Carlyle. Tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue has framed Back Bay life for well over a century, and this fifth-floor one-bedroom carries that legacy forward. A bay-windowed living room looks out over the manicured Comm Ave Mall, anchored by a decorative fireplace and floor-to-ceiling built-ins. Ceilings soar to 9.5ft in height, and hardwood floors run throughout. The bedroom holds a king bed effortlessly, complemented by a generous closet and a storage loft. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and a disposal, a modern touch within a classic frame. This elevator building offers a common roof deck, laundry, and bike storage. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Close to Newbury Street's shops and restaurants, Copley Square, Symphony Hall, and the Hynes Convention Center Green Line stop, with Boston University and the Charles River Esplanade nearby as well.

Listing Agents

  1. 617 Living

    617 Living

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 500-9900

    M: (617) 500-9900

  2. Daniel OLeary

    Daniel OLeary

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 500-9795

    M: (617) 500-9795

60 days on Market
Last updated: 09/26/2026 03:07 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73557342

Location

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Property Information for 386 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 51

Property Details
  • Property Type: Rental
  • MLS Type: Rental / Condominium
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Back Bay
  • Area: MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
  • Open Parking Spaces: .00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 386 Commonwealth Ave
  • Floor: 5
  • Pet Policy: Not Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 22.96 AC / 999,999 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 500.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Oven
  • 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
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Utilities
  • Cooling: No
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: No undergraduate students. No pets per condo association.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3362475
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 51
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 10-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 386 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 51

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73557342

$3,395—
Sep 9, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73557342

$3,450—
Aug 19, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73557342

$3,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73557342

$3,395
09/09/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73557342

$3,450
08/19/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73557342

$3,500

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Schools near 386 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 51

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

Carter School
Public8 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

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Back Bay
Back Bay
Upscale shopping and vibrant nightlife, set against Boston’s trademark historic charm. Situated within the heart of Boston alongside the Charles River, many of the city’s best shops and restaurants are clustered in this picturesque neighborhood. With an urban plan that mirrors Paris, Back Bay...

386 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 51 is available for rent in Boston, MA 02215. This property was listed on July 30, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,395. It has been on the market for a total of 60 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 Boston Arts Academy. 386 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 51 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 500 sqft a property built in 1890.

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