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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,512 | $1,845 | $6,935 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $1,950 | $7,625 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,203 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,487 | $1,477 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,622 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,860 | $9,250 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 1537 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Write a ReviewOur 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.
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.
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.
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
There are currently 952 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,845 to $6,935 with an average price of $2,512.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Back Bay ranges from $1,950 to $7,625 with an average monthly rent of $3,230.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Back Bay range from $1,900 to $12,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,203.
There are currently 276 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,477 to $21,630 - averaging $5,487 for the location.
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