Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,221 Rentals)

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Garrison Square
$4,109 - $6,843
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$4,094 - $6,828
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$4,109 - $6,843
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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Lyra
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$3,710 - $13,695
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$3,710 - $13,695
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Lyra

260 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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St. Germain Apartments
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$2,995 - $4,075
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$2,995 - $4,075
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$2,995 - $4,075
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 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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Avalon Exeter
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$4,105 - $13,335
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$4,005 - $13,235
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$4,105 - $13,335
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Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Dalton
$5,096 - $22,544
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$5,096 - $22,544
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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12 Commonwealth
$3,400 - $4,500
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$3,400 - $4,500
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$3,400 - $4,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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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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Burbank Terrace
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$1,728 - $2,202
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$1,728 - $2,202
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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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Flats on Westland
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$2,300
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$2,300
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Flats on Westland

16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,045
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$1,845 - $2,045
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$1,845 - $2,045
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2
$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2

16 Cedar Lane WayBoston, MA 02108
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17 Exeter St, Unit 1f
$2,550
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$2,550
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$2,550
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17 Exeter St, Unit 1f

17 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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91 Saint Botolph St
$3,200 - $3,300
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$3,200 - $3,300
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$3,200 - $3,300
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91 Saint Botolph St

91 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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103 Appleton St, Unit 2F
$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
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103 Appleton St, Unit 2F

103 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Commonwealth Ave
$3,400 - $4,500
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$3,400 - $4,500
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$3,400 - $4,500
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11 Commonwealth Ave

11 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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113 Beacon St
$3,750 - $6,500
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$3,750 - $6,500
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$3,750 - $6,500
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

113 Beacon St

113 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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10 Charlesgate E, Unit 2
$4,700
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$4,700
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$4,700
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10 Charlesgate E, Unit 2

10 Charlesgate EBoston, MA 02215
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1090 Boylston St, Unit 401
$3,550
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$3,550
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1090 Boylston St, Unit 401

1090 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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400 Marlborough St, Unit 3
$2,145
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$2,145
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$2,145
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400 Marlborough St, Unit 3

400 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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Back Bay, Boston, MA

Ranked #97

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

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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, July 30, 2026, there are currently 1,221 available Back Bay apartments priced from $1,725 to $14,398, with an average monthly rent of $4,120.

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 474 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,725 to $8,159 with an average price of $2,846.

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 $12,973 with an average monthly rent of $3,789.

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 $12,260. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,100.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $14,398 - averaging $5,629 for the location.

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