1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (529 Rentals)

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Lyra
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$4,520 - $7,405

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Base Rent$3,710 - $13,695

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Lyra

260 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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Garrison Square
$3,889 - $4,899

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,884 - $5,218
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$3,899 - $5,233
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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12 Commonwealth
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$4,500

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Base Rent$3,400 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$3,400 - $4,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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Avalon Exeter
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$4,732 - $5,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,605 - $10,250
Required Monthly Fees$100

Total Monthly Price$3,705 - $10,350
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 19

Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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Burbank Terrace
$1,847

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,728 - $2,202

Total Monthly Price$1,728 - $2,202
12 Month Lease Term
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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6 Hemenway St, Unit 38
$3,050

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Base Rent$3,050

Total Monthly Price$3,050
12 Month Lease Term
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6 Hemenway St, Unit 38

6 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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63 Saint Botolph St
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
12 Month Lease Term
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63 Saint Botolph St

63 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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415 Beacon St, Unit 1
$2,245

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Base Rent$2,245

Total Monthly Price$2,245
12 Month Lease Term
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415 Beacon St, Unit 1

415 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,700
12 Month Lease Term
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471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
12 Month Lease Term
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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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325 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
12 Month Lease Term
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325 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

325 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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389 Commonwealth Ave, Unit b
$3,850

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Base Rent$3,850

Total Monthly Price$3,850
12 Month Lease Term
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389 Commonwealth Ave, Unit b

389 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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302 Commonwealth Ave, Unit c
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900

Total Monthly Price$3,900
12 Month Lease Term
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302 Commonwealth Ave, Unit c

302 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305
$4,000

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Base Rent$4,000

Total Monthly Price$4,000
12 Month Lease Term
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50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305

50 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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20 Isabella St, Unit 1
$2,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
12 Month Lease Term
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20 Isabella St, Unit 1

20 Isabella StBoston, MA 02116
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105 Beacon St, Unit 6
$2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,850

Total Monthly Price$2,850
12 Month Lease Term
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105 Beacon St, Unit 6

105 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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346 Beacon St, Unit 9
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
12 Month Lease Term
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346 Beacon St, Unit 9

346 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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244 Beacon St, Unit 3C
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300

Total Monthly Price$3,300
12 Month Lease Term
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244 Beacon St, Unit 3C

244 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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38 Appleton St, Unit 2
$3,600

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Base Rent$3,600

Total Monthly Price$3,600
12 Month Lease Term
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38 Appleton St, Unit 2

38 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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330 Beacon St, Unit 114
$7,000

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Base Rent$7,000

Total Monthly Price$7,000
12 Month Lease Term
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330 Beacon St, Unit 114

330 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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1161 Boylston St, Unit 2-8
$2,695

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Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
12 Month Lease Term
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1161 Boylston St, Unit 2-8

1161 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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11 Commonwealth Ave
$4,500

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Base Rent$3,400 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$3,400 - $4,500
12 Month Lease Term
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11 Commonwealth Ave

11 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,700 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,950
12 Month Lease Term
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471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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198 Saint Botolph St
$2,950 - $3,050

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Base Rent$2,950 - $3,050

Total Monthly Price$2,950 - $3,050
12 Month Lease Term
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198 Saint Botolph St

198 Saint Botolph 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 302 Newbury St and is listed at 999 square feet priced from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
302 Newbury St302 Newbury999 Sq Ft$1,895
127 St. Botolph Street1 Bedroom Apartment895 Sq Ft$4,150
30 Dalton1 Bed/1.5 Bath B2783 Sq Ft$5,675
Garrison Square30 Garrison - A1E755 Sq Ft$4,362
St. Germain Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom745 Sq Ft$3,075
Lyra1 Bed/1 Bath-A5680 Sq Ft$4,860
75 Westland AveOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$2,750
55 Hemenway StOne Bed640 Sq Ft$2,850
83 Westland Ave91 Westland 1 bed600 Sq Ft$3,100
28 Exeter at NewburyH560 Sq Ft$4,400

Cheapest Available Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Back Bay of Boston, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,847 at Burbank Terrace. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Back Bay is currently $3,546. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Burbank Terrace1 Bedroom$1,847
227 Newbury St1 Bedroom$1,895
302 Newbury St302 Newbury$1,895
10 Wellington St4F$2,100

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Back Bay, Boston, MA

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

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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 $1,847.

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 $3,546.

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 999 square feet unit starting from $1,895 at 302 Newbury St.

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 0 sq ft.

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