Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,983 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Boston. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Boston, Back Bay is one of our preferred communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education opportunities for the kids to attend.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area is one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Back Bay Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

97 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 551 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,795 to $4,526 with an average price of $2,509.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Back Bay Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Back Bay ranges from $2,000 to $8,230 with an average monthly rent of $3,355.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Back Bay range from $2,000 to $17,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,547.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 279 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,150 to $18,900 - averaging $5,711 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.