Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,236 Rentals)

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Garrison Square
$4,152 - $6,726
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$4,137 - $6,711
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$4,152 - $6,726
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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Lyra
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$3,650 - $13,695
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$3,650 - $13,695
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4

Lyra

260 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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St. Germain Apartments
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$2,500 - $4,075
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$2,500 - $4,075
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$2,500 - $4,075
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

St. Germain Apartments

67 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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Waldorf Lofts
$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200
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Waldorf Lofts

41 Edgerly RdBoston, MA 02115
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30 Dalton
$5,176 - $12,056
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$5,176 - $12,056
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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103 Hemenway St
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$2,250 - $5,850
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$2,250 - $5,850
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$2,250 - $5,850
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103 Hemenway St

103 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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Avalon Exeter
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$3,675 - $14,265
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$3,575 - $14,165
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$3,675 - $14,265
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Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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Flats on Westland
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$2,050 - $2,250
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$2,050 - $2,250
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$2,050 - $2,250
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Flats on Westland

16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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507 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,145
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$1,895 - $2,145
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$1,895 - $2,145
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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248 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
$3,600
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$3,600
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

248 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

248 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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14 Westland Ave, Unit 6
$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

14 Westland Ave, Unit 6

14 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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37 Symphony Rd, Unit 49-18
$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

37 Symphony Rd, Unit 49-18

37 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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79 Gainsborough St, Unit 307
$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

79 Gainsborough St, Unit 307

79 Gainsborough StBoston, MA 02115
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290 Beacon St, Unit 3
$7,995
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$7,995
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 27

290 Beacon St, Unit 3

290 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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28 Symphony Rd
$2,275 - $3,800
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$2,275 - $3,800
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$2,275 - $3,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

28 Symphony Rd

28 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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44 Saint Germain St
$2,400 - $4,250
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$2,400 - $4,250
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$2,400 - $4,250
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44 Saint Germain St

44 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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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 3.0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 754 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,775 to $8,672 with an average price of $2,807.

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 $1,895 to $8,679 with an average monthly rent of $3,693.

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 $1,900 to $13,485. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,140.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 237 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,650 to $16,490 - averaging $5,642 for the location.

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