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


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Garrison Square

Atrio Boston

The Greenhouse Apartments

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12 Commonwealth

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Avalon Exeter

Fenway Parkside

227 Newbury St

127 St. Botolph Street

83 Westland Ave
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75 Westland Ave

6 Clearway St

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Tent City Development

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Burbank Terrace

The Clearway Apartments

Clearway

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Symphony Apartments

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Hemenway Street Apartments

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Saint Stephen Street Apartments

The Hemenway Apartments

302 Newbury St

55 Hemenway St

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595 Tremont St, Unit Penthouse

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6 Hemenway St, Unit 38

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63 Saint Botolph St

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415 Beacon St, Unit 1
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471 Commonwealth Ave

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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

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325 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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389 Commonwealth Ave, Unit b

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302 Commonwealth Ave, Unit c

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50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305

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20 Isabella St, Unit 1

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105 Beacon St, Unit 6

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346 Beacon St, Unit 9

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244 Beacon St, Unit 3C
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38 Appleton St, Unit 2

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330 Beacon St, Unit 114

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33 Gray St, Unit 1

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 2-8

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11 Commonwealth Ave

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78 Saint Stephen St

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337 Beacon St, Unit 1

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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198 Saint Botolph St

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218 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 218 Commonwealth Ave #3
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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,713 | $1,725 | $6,837 |
Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $1,847 | $8,867 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,002 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,507 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,233 | $4,950 | $7,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Newbury St | 302 Newbury | 999 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| 127 St. Botolph Street | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 895 Sq Ft | $4,150 |
| 30 Dalton | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath B2 | 783 Sq Ft | $5,675 |
| Garrison Square | 30 Garrison - A1E | 755 Sq Ft | $4,362 |
| St. Germain Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 745 Sq Ft | $3,075 |
| Lyra | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A5 | 680 Sq Ft | $4,860 |
| 75 Westland Ave | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| 55 Hemenway St | One Bed | 640 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| 83 Westland Ave | 91 Westland 1 bed | 600 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| 28 Exeter at Newbury | H | 560 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | 1 Bedroom | $1,847 |
| 227 Newbury St | 1 Bedroom | $1,895 |
| 302 Newbury St | 302 Newbury | $1,895 |
| 10 Wellington St | 4F | $2,100 |
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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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