Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,152 Rentals)

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$3,710 - $13,695

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Lyra

260 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115

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$3,450 - $3,900

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Waldorf Lofts

41 Edgerly RdBoston, MA 02115

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$3,999 - $5,143

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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116

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$2,550 - $4,848

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Atrio Boston

18 Haviland StBoston, MA 02115

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$3,000 - $6,589

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100 Hemenway

100 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$3,325 - $6,800

12 Month Lease Term

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The Greenhouse Apartments

150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115

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$3,400 - $4,300

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116

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$3,660 - $10,350

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Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116

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$2,075 - $5,100

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Fenway Parkside

91 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$2,400 - $2,550

12 Month Lease Term

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379 Comm. Ave.

379 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115

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$1,895 - $3,100

12 Month Lease Term

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227 Newbury St

227 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116

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$3,350 - $4,150

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127 St. Botolph Street

127 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,100

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270 Newbury Street

270 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116

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$2,300 - $2,500

12 Month Lease Term

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529 Beacon Street

527-529 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215

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$2,250 - $6,200

12 Month Lease Term

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

103 Hemenway St

103 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,125 - $5,800

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83 Westland Ave

83 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$4,300 - $4,400

2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

557 Columbus Ave

557 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118

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$3,100

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Back Bay GTI

6-12 Blackwood StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,150 - $6,200

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75 Westland Ave

75 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$3,100 - $5,600

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6 Clearway St

6 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,300 - $5,850

12 Month Lease Term

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MBH Apartments

1078-1126 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215

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$3,350 - $5,500

12 Month Lease Term

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Tent City Development

130 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116

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$1,900

12 Month Lease Term

2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

15-25 Hemenway St

15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$1,728 - $2,202

12 Month Lease Term

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115

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$3,000 - $5,700

12 Month Lease Term

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The Clearway Apartments

52 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115

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$3,050 - $5,515

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Clearway

44 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115

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$3,100 - $5,600

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Clearway Apartments

28 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,350 - $6,500

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Symphony Apartments

90 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$2,350 - $5,300

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Westland Ave. Apartments

24 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$2,400 - $5,800

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Hemenway Street Apartments

65 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,350 - $6,800

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Westland & Hemenway Apartments

46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$2,400 - $5,400

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Saint Stephen Street Apartments

97 St Stephen StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,300 - $5,600

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The Hemenway Apartments

165-171 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$6,500 - $8,800

12 Month Lease Term

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The Colonnade Residences

118 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02116

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$1,895 - $2,295

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302 Newbury St

302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,250 - $5,600

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55 Hemenway St

55 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$3,150

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184 Beacon St, Unit 2R

184 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116

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$3,500

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508 Beacon St, Unit 61B

508 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215

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$3,400

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3 Albemarle Ct, Unit 4

3 Albemarle CtBoston, MA 02115

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$3,200

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290 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #B

290 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115

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$4,950

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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

61 Westland Ave, Unit 15

61 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115

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$3,500

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595 Tremont St, Unit Penthouse

595 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118

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$2,195

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263 Newbury St, Unit 11

263 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116

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$3,200

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63 Saint Botolph St

63 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116

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$1,995

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410 Beacon St, Unit D

410 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,000 - $2,700

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471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215

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$3,050

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6 Hemenway St, Unit 38

6 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115

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$2,195

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268 Newbury St, Unit 2

268 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116

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$2,245

12 Month Lease Term

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415 Beacon St, Unit 1

415 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115

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$4,175

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

407 Marlborough St, Unit 1A

407 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115

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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?

Bedroom	Average Price	Cheapest Price	Highest Price
Back Bay Studio Apartments	$2,705	$1,725	$5,683
Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments	$3,603	$1,847	$9,538
Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments	$4,990	$1,900	$10,000+
Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments	$5,553	$2,800	$10,000+
Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments	$6,142	$4,950	$7,900

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Ranked #96

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA?

As of today, September 13, 2026, there are currently 1,152 available Back Bay apartments priced from $1,725 to $13,695, with an average monthly rent of $4,077.

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 459 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,725 to $5,683 with an average price of $2,705.

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 $1,847 to $9,538 with an average monthly rent of $3,603.

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 $10,537. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,990.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 142 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $13,695 - averaging $5,553 for the location.

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