1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (495 Rentals)

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Garrison Square
$4,197 - $5,035
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$4,192 - $6,678
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$4,207 - $6,693
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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Lyra
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$4,410 - $7,405
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$3,710 - $13,695

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 16

Lyra

260 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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St. Germain Apartments
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$2,900 - $3,075
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$2,900 - $4,075

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$2,900 - $4,075
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

St. Germain Apartments

67 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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30 Dalton
$5,063 - $6,397
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$5,063 - $26,445

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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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103 Hemenway St
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$2,400 - $3,800
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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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Avalon Exeter
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$5,097 - $5,620
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$3,990 - $13,870
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$100

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$4,090 - $13,970
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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40 Hereford St, Unit 5
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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40 Hereford St, Unit 5

40 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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37 Symphony Rd, Unit 49-18
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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37 Symphony Rd, Unit 49-18

37 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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248 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

248 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

248 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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1090 Boylston St, Unit 401
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
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1090 Boylston St, Unit 401

1090 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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233 W Canton St, Unit 2
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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233 W Canton St, Unit 2

233 W Canton StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Gloucester St, Unit 2
$4,400
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$4,400

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$4,400
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30 Gloucester St, Unit 2

30 Gloucester StBoston, MA 02115
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65 Burbank St
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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65 Burbank St

65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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287 Newbury St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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287 Newbury St, Unit 1

287 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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Largest Available Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA is found at 127 St. Botolph Street and is listed at 895 square feet priced from $4,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
127 St. Botolph Street1 Bedroom Apartment895 Sq Ft$4,150
Avalon at Prudential CenterA11-840SF-Premier840 Sq Ft$4,581
30 Dalton1 Bed/1 Bath C1811 Sq Ft$5,458
Burbank TerraceOne Bedroom 60%764 Sq Ft$1,675
Garrison Square30 Garrison - A1D659 Sq Ft$4,207
Saint Stephen Street Apartments1 Bedroom560 Sq Ft$2,800
MBH ApartmentsA1550 Sq Ft$2,700
Westland Ave. Apartments1 Bedroom Split500 Sq Ft$3,450
Clearway ApartmentsOne Bedroom500 Sq Ft$3,100
103 Hemenway St26 Hemenway (1 Bed)300 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Back Bay of Boston, MA is the One Bedroom 60% Model starting from $1,675 at Burbank Terrace. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Back Bay is currently $3,841. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Burbank TerraceOne Bedroom 60%$1,675
302 Newbury St302 Newbury$1,895
103 Hemenway St26 Hemenway (1 Bed)$2,400

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Back Bay, Boston, MA

Ranked #89

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Back Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Back Bay with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Back Bay is at Burbank Terrace listed at $1,675.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Back Bay Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay is $3,841.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Back Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Back Bay is a 895 square feet unit starting from $4,150 at 127 St. Botolph Street.

What is the average size for Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Back Bay is currently 551 sq ft.

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