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Allston, 1160 Commonwealth Ave | Allston
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dishwasher
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Microwave
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot

User Rating

6.6
Good
7 Reviews

About this Location

Berezka International Food Store
4 min walk
Limited nearby
public transit
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Charles River Reservation
23 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,250+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,600+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,650+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 6.6/10, based on 7 renter reviews Write a review

7.3
Location
5.7
Amenities
6.2
Management
6.3
Value
6.3
Social
6.6
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Commonwealth Manor Review

Great Location, some minor issues.

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1144, Commonwealth Ave, Allston Review

Great place to live

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Good location

Close to supermarkets, about 10minutes away from BU shuttle stop (agannis.)

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affordable but very old

apartment not in good condition; poor management

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Packard's Corner Apt

I would say one of the biggest upsides of living at this building is the location. It is just two blocks away from the grocery store, also near an asian supermarket with a food court. There are also multiple transportation options to BU, which you will be thankful for when you get frustrated with the T. It's a block from the B line T stop, which goes directly to BU. Across the street is the 57 bus stop, which also goes directly to BU. If you get desperate, BU is also within a reasonable walking distance, and the BU shuttle will take you at least halfway from campus to FitRec - being close to the gym is great too. A couple blocks down Harvard Ave are a number of bars and restaurants that a lot of students hang out at too. The building itself is decently well kept. There is laundry in the building, and it's pretty quiet overall. The building is old though, so the halls a bit musty, and overall I'd say the apt interiors just don't look as "nice" as say some apts in brookline. Because the building is owned by corp mgmt, there are some problems with setting up UPS delivery rescheduling/authorization, but maybe that's a minor thing.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 28 Recs

Roast Beast
Ecco Pizzeria
Soul Fire BBQ
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grocery 4 Recs

Berezka International Food Store
Shaw’s Supermarket
Star Market
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Tedeschi Food Shops
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fitness 28 Recs

Sweat and Soul Yoga
Commonwealth Sports Club
Studio U
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parks 5 Recs

Ringer Park
Coolidge Park
Stanley Ringer Playground
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coffee 5 Recs

In House Café
4A Coffee
FoMu
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About Allston

The Allston neighborhood is a place where many college students call home. The community was named after the famous American poet and painter, Washington Allston. A pioneer in landscape painting during America’s Romantic movement, Allston’s art was greatly appreciated in Boston - thus was the area’...
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Students
Shopping
Groceries
Hip and Trendy
Public Transit
Central Location
Median rents in Allston
Studio
$
1,680
1 Bedroom
$
1,950
2 Bedroom
$
2,265

Getting around Allston

B (light rail)

4 min

66 (bus)

4 min

57/57A (bus)

5 min

64 (bus)

11 min

Parking at Commonwealth Apartments

Surface Parking Lot

Parking Near Commonwealth Apartments

Harvard St. Professional Building -Parking

22 min
$240 / month
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Allston Reviews

56 reviews
Reviewed by NECO Student living at 72 Gardner Street
This apartment complex is home to many undergrad and grad students of Boston. It is located off the Packard's Corner stop of the Green Line B and is close to Boston University, Harvard, and other college campuses. There are many gyms close by and social spots for people to explore. It is not too far from the Charles River and is perfect for a student looking for an affordable and central space. The neighborhood is safe at all hours of the day and is close by grocery stores and gas stations.
Reviewed by Clarice, NECO Student living at Commonwealth Oaks
Allston is a good place to live. We are right on the B line, so easy access to the train. We are right next to Harvard Ave so there are lots of restaurants and things to do in the area.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at 83 Gardner St. Apartments
Almost all of my neighborhood are all kinds of apartments. And lots of students in BU live here. So it's safe. Though sometimes students would hold some parties until 2 am, in general, it's suitable to live.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at 192 Kelton St
It has all facilities nearby. T station is just a min walk away and its convenient.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at 87 Brighton Avenue
It's an amazing neighborhood, a lot of interesting things around
Reviewed by NECO Student living at 10 Scottfield Rd, Apt 31
Allston feels very safe and has a lot of good cheap food options. There’s lots of other students here and has a more alternative/grunge feel about it. It’s one of the cheapest neighborhoods in Boston and not the most beautiful but I have enjoyed living here.
Reviewed by BU Grad Medical Sciences Student living at Ttoren Flats
Love Allston. Lots of
Good food and right by the B line. No complaints on that front. Maybe a little questionable at night.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at One Everett
The building is located on the edge of streets with a lot of restaurants and activity, so there are lots of bars and places to eat within walking distance. You can also walk to the Charles in about 15 minutes. It's a quick commute to Kenmore or Brighton. One downside is that there is a lot of construction happening right now and not a lot of green space for our dog when we walk around the building.

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