Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,475 Rentals)

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Church Park
$3,101 - $7,302
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$3,101 - $7,302
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Church Park

221 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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Garrison Square
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$4,586 - $7,418
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$4,576 - $7,408
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$4,586 - $7,418
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Dalton
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$4,781 - $15,952
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$4,781 - $15,952
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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Avalon Exeter
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$4,029 - $11,739
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$3,935 - $11,645
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Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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660 Tremont St, Unit 4
$3,400
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$3,400
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660 Tremont St, Unit 4

660 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118

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45 Hemenway St
$2,400
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$2,400
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45 Hemenway St

45 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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306 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$3,750
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$3,750
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306 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

306 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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55 Dwight St, Unit 2
$2,550
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$2,550
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55 Dwight St, Unit 2

55 Dwight StBoston, MA 02118
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511 Beacon St, Unit 12
$2,500
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$2,500
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511 Beacon St, Unit 12

511 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 816 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,845 to $5,000 with an average price of $2,568.

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 $2,100 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,256.

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 $2,800 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,481.

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 $3,500 to $17,900 - averaging $5,583 for the location.

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