Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,296 Rentals)

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Garrison Square
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$3,910 - $7,229
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$3,895 - $7,214
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$3,910 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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12 Commonwealth
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$3,100 - $4,450
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$3,100 - $4,450

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$3,100 - $4,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 15, 2026

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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St. Germain Apartments
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$2,450 - $3,995
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$2,450 - $3,995

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$2,450 - $3,995
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

St. Germain Apartments

67 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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30 Dalton
$3,621 - $11,341
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$3,621 - $11,341

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$3,621 - $11,341
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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154 Beacon St, Unit A2
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 2, 2026

154 Beacon St, Unit A2

154 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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501 Beacon St, Unit C
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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501 Beacon St, Unit C

501 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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507 Beacon St, Unit 2
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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507 Beacon St, Unit 2

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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51 Hemenway St, Unit TS
$8,200
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$8,200

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$8,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

51 Hemenway St, Unit TS

51 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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45 Gainsborough St, Unit 01
$10,000
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$10,000

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$10,000
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

45 Gainsborough St, Unit 01

45 Gainsborough StBoston, MA 02115
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111 Gainsborough St, Unit 01
$6,600
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$6,600

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$6,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

111 Gainsborough St, Unit 01

111 Gainsborough StBoston, MA 02115
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191 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

191 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

191 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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309 Beacon St, Unit 1
$7,900
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$7,900

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$7,900
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

309 Beacon St, Unit 1

309 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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519 Columbus Ave, Unit 1
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
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519 Columbus Ave, Unit 1

519 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
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1111 Boylston St, Unit 43
$4,400
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$4,400

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$4,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

1111 Boylston St, Unit 43

1111 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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28 Symphony Rd, Unit 1
$5,850
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$5,850

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$5,850
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

28 Symphony Rd, Unit 1

28 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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52 Gainsborough St, Unit 02
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

52 Gainsborough St, Unit 02

52 Gainsborough StBoston, MA 02115
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27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1

27 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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28 Symphony Rd, Unit 1
$5,850
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$5,850

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$5,850
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

28 Symphony Rd, Unit 1

28 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115

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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A

280 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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78 Saint Stephen St, Unit 41A
$4,700
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$4,700

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$4,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

78 Saint Stephen St, Unit 41A

78 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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80 Saint Stephen St, Unit 25A
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

80 Saint Stephen St, Unit 25A

80 Saint Stephen 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 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 748 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,700 to $6,010 with an average price of $2,581.

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 $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,255.

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 $8,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,148.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 225 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,800 to $14,500 - averaging $5,477 for the location.

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