Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,563 Rentals)

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Waldorf Lofts
$3,200 - $3,600
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Waldorf Lofts

41 Edgerly RdBoston, MA 02115
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12 Commonwealth
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$3,250 - $4,600
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$3,250 - $4,600

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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103 Hemenway St
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$2,000 - $5,200
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$2,000 - $5,200

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103 Hemenway St

103 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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30 Dalton
$4,770 - $8,861
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$4,770 - $8,861

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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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45 Westland Ave
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$4,025 - $4,825
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$4,025 - $4,825

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

45 Westland Ave

45 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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Flats on Westland
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$2,150 - $4,400
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$2,150 - $4,400

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Flats on Westland

16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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The Torrington
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$2,650 - $4,200
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$2,650 - $4,200

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Torrington

384 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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80 Fenway
$3,450 - $3,700
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$3,450 - $3,700

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80 Fenway

80 FenwayBoston, MA 02115
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63 Saint Botolph St
$3,200
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$3,200

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63 Saint Botolph St

63 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Commonwealth Ave
$2,995 - $4,325
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$2,995 - $4,325

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11 Commonwealth Ave

11 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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117 Beacon St
$3,800 - $5,700
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$3,800 - $5,700

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$3,800 - $5,700
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117 Beacon St

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Isabella St
$3,000 - $3,100
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$3,000 - $3,100

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$3,000 - $3,100
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30 Isabella St

30 Isabella StBoston, MA 02116
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87 Gainsborough St, Unit 205
$3,300
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$3,300

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87 Gainsborough St, Unit 205

87 Gainsborough StBoston, MA 02115
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1 Gloucester St, Unit 5
$3,250
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$3,250

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1 Gloucester St, Unit 5

1 Gloucester StBoston, MA 02115
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115 Commonwealth Ave
$2,500 - $2,950
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$2,500 - $2,950

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$2,500 - $2,950
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115 Commonwealth Ave

115 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 960 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,600 to $5,950 with an average price of $2,464.

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 $2,250 to $13,479 with an average monthly rent of $3,246.

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 $2,650 to $8,822. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,130.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 306 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,650 to $18,500 - averaging $5,433 for the location.

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