
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,900 (4 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,807 | $1,775 | $8,672 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $1,895 | $8,679 |
Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,140 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,642 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,888 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,600 | $7,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Back Bay is 103 Hemenway St which is listed at $3,200, while the average apartment in Back Bay costs $8,600.
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 53 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 $921 which is $7,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Back Bay.
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