
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,847 (35 Rentals)


227 Newbury St

302 Newbury St

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334 Marlborough St, Unit 6

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258 Beacon St, Unit 2A

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415 Beacon St, Unit 1

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506 Beacon St, Unit 4

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324 Beacon St, Unit A
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280 Beacon St, Unit 8

509 Columbus Ave

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16 Cumberland St, Unit 3

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532 Beacon St, Unit 201

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461 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

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188 Beacon St, Unit 3

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473 Beacon St, Unit 5

47 Massachusetts Ave
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196 St. Botolph St

The Hereford

49 Gloucester

11 Marlborough St

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49 Symphony Rd

290 Newbury St

160 Saint Botolph St

219 Newbury St.

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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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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Back Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Back Bay is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Back Bay is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,847, while the average apartment in Back Bay costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Back Bay?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 263 regular apartments in Back Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Back Bay?
Cheap apartments in Back Bay have an average cost of $1,201 which is $2,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Back Bay.
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