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1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

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1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

Residential Lease

1 Bedrooms

Baths

500

Total Parking: 1

Built in 0

Date Available: July 1st, 2026,

Deposit Required: Last Month, Insurance

Pets: Not Allowed

Broker Fee: Unknown

Budget-friendly 1 bedroom apartment on the Allston/Brookline line with laundry in the building and parking available for rent. The unit features a bright living space, separate bedroom, hardwood floors, and a functional kitchen with good cabinet space. Located near Packards Corner and Harvard Ave (Green Line B) with easy access to Boston University, shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Convenient location in a professionally managed building on a quiet residential street. Heat, hot water water and sewer. Tenant pays for first, last and $150 at lease signing. Photos have been virtually staged with AI.

This home has been viewed 40 times

Last Checked: June 15th, 2026 at 6:14am (Source: MLS PIN #73534034)

Laundry

Apartment

Leasing Information for 1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

Listing ID73534034

Property TypeResidential Lease / Apartment

Price2300 ($4.6/SqFt)

Available Now0

Available DateJuly 1st, 2026

Date Available Note7/1 As-Is

First Month Required

Last Month RequiredYes

Security Deposit RequiredNo

Security Deposit Amount

Insurance RequiredYes

Reference RequiredYes

Application Fee

Rent Price IncludesHeat

Pet PolicyNot Allowed

Smoking

Other Fees

Other Rental Restrictions

Lease Term

Property Features for 1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

Approximate Living Area Total500

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms4

Bedrooms1

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

Total Parking1

Cooling

LaundryArchway

Fireplaces

Flooring

Appliances

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Entry Level

Waterfront Features

Disclosures for 1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourceOther

ExclusionsBasement Fridge

Year Built0

Commission Paid To Cooperating Agent

Location Information for 1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaAllston

Area Amenities

Contact Information for 1242 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02134

Agent

Name: Haley McKinnon

Office

Name: Fenway Property Advisors

Phone: 617-262-9966

Exclusive Listing Agent

Fenway Property Advisors

Haley McKinnon

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 262-9966

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