1677 Commonwealth Ave # 12, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$1,900/mo
About this home
A must see affordable, clean, sun drenched studio unit located in a prime Brighton locale. The unit is just steps from various Green line stops and close to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston College, The Street, Chestnut Hill Mall and Cleveland Circle plus all the shops, restaurants and amenities of Comm Ave. The unit will be available 9/1. It is currently rented so 24hr. notice is preferred.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 3, 2026
$1,900
Original listing
Agent: John Griffin
Office: Griffin Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1930
Living Area
365 sq ft
Lot Size
365 sq ft
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener
Security Deposit
$1,900
Required
First MonthDepositReferences
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
HOA
Yes
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
12
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1930
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
365 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
365 sq ft above grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Winship Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#407 of 824
|
Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Edison Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#759 of 824
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#333 of 352
|
Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
German International School Boston
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.4 mi
|
#10 of 12
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.4 mi
|
#281 of 346
|
Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.9 mi
Epiphany School
5.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.9 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.2 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.5 mi
|
#321 of 346
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.6 mi
|
#312 of 346
|
Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students
Less Diverse
Strong AP Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.0 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.1 mi
|
#324 of 346
|
Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students
Moderate
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.3 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.5 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
1677 Commonwealth Ave # 12, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
John Griffin
Listing Office
Griffin Realty Group
Office Phone
617-249-4822
Agent MLS ID
A9501523
Office MLS ID
AN1715
Listing Data Updated
Aug 3, 2026 4:47 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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