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

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Garrison Square
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$4,614
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$4,398 - $7,426
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$15

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$4,413 - $7,441
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 16, 2026

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Dalton
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$4,101 - $5,348
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$4,101 - $16,523

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$4,101 - $16,523
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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Avalon Exeter
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$4,832 - $5,009
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$3,564 - $10,890
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$94

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$3,658 - $10,984
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Avalon Exeter

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Symphony Rd, Unit 4
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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11 Symphony Rd, Unit 4

11 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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181 Beacon St, Unit 2R
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
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181 Beacon St, Unit 2R

181 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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48 Appleton St, Unit 2
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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48 Appleton St, Unit 2

48 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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416 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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416 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

416 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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239 W Newton St, Unit 4
$3,995
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$3,995

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$3,995
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239 W Newton St, Unit 4

239 W Newton StBoston, MA 02116
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195 Saint Botolph St, Unit 11
$2,475
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$2,475

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$2,475
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195 Saint Botolph St, Unit 11

195 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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Cheapest Available Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
51 GloucesterA4$2,100

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 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 51 Gloucester listed at $2,100.

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 $3,202.

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 square feet unit at .

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 681 sq ft.

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