Kenmore Abbey Apartments

490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Kenmore Abbey Apartments is a housing for older adults at 490 Commonwealth Ave in Fenway, Boston, MA 02215, with 199 apartments.

At a glance

• 199 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 170 1-bedroom, 29 2-bedroom

No homes in Kenmore Abbey Apartments are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Kenmore Abbey Apartments is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 190 low-income units and 198 HUD-assisted units, in service since 2012. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 97 out of 100 (2025-08-07).

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Kenmore (MBTA Green Line B·C·D), under 0.1 mi
• Blandford Street (MBTA Green Line B), 0.3 mi
• Lansdowne (MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line), 0.3 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Kenmore (MBTA 8 19 57), under 0.1 mi
• Ipswich St @ Lansdowne St (MBTA 55), 0.1 mi
• Ruggles (MBTA 8 15 19), 0.9 mi

Public schools nearby

• Morse (elementary, grades PK–5), 1.0 mi
• Boston Arts Academy (high, grades 9–12), 0.2 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Kenmore Abbey Apartments

How many units are in Kenmore Abbey Apartments?

Kenmore Abbey Apartments has 199 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Kenmore Abbey Apartments right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Kenmore Abbey Apartments comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Kenmore Abbey Apartments?

Kenmore (MBTA Green Line B·C·D) is under 0.1 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Kenmore Abbey Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Kenmore Abbey Apartments is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 190 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Kenmore Abbey Apartments

• Braemore Condos — 466 Commonwealth Ave, 105 condos · built 1910 · 3 listed now, 0.1 mi
• Bradley Mansion — 416 Commonwealth Ave, 115 condos · built 1910 · 7 floors · 5 listed now, 0.2 mi
• The Charlesview — 534–538 Beacon St, 67 condos · built 1899 · 10 floors · 3 listed now, 0.2 mi
• The BON — 11 Park Dr, 71 condos · built 1920 · 1 listed now, 0.3 mi
• The Cambridge — 483 Beacon St, 85 condos · built 1895 · 10 floors · 3 listed now, 0.3 mi
• The Marlborough — 416 Marlborough St, 71 condos · built 1989 · 9 floors, 0.3 mi
• Peterborough Housing — 40 Peterborough St, 220 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Landmark Square Apartments — 1304–1330 Boylston St, 200 condos · built 2006 · 14 floors, 0.4 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Fenway neighborhood guide

Sources

• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Kenmore Abbey Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].