Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (281 Rentals)

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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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405 Beacon St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,995
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$1,995
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405 Beacon St, Unit 2, Unit 2

405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,700
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$2,000 - $2,700
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$2,000 - $2,700
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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65 Burbank St
$2,050 - $4,100
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$2,050 - $4,100
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$2,050 - $4,100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

65 Burbank St

65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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389 Beacon St
$2,095 - $2,195
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$2,095 - $2,195
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$2,095 - $2,195
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389 Beacon St

389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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Flats on Westland
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$2,100 - $3,400
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$2,100 - $3,400
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Flats on Westland

16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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65 Burbank St
$2,100 - $3,100
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$2,100 - $3,100
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$2,100 - $3,100
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

65 Burbank St

65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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34 Saint Stephen St
$2,100 - $3,950
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$2,100 - $3,950
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$2,100 - $3,950
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

34 Saint Stephen St

34 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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65 Burbank St
$2,100 - $4,650
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$2,100 - $4,650
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$2,100 - $4,650
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

65 Burbank St

65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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20 Symphony Rd
$2,150 - $6,750
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$2,150 - $6,750
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$2,150 - $6,750
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Symphony Rd

20 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150

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$2,150
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10 Otis Pl

BostonMA02108
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50 Saint Stephen St
$2,150 - $4,200
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$2,150 - $4,200
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$2,150 - $4,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

50 Saint Stephen St

50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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30 Edgerly Rd
$2,150 - $3,100
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$2,150 - $3,100
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$2,150 - $3,100
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

30 Edgerly Rd

30 Edgerly RdBoston, MA 02115
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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
83 Westland Ave91 westland efficiencyStudio,1BA$2,000
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.27 price per square foot 274 Newbury St Model at 274 Newbury St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 35 Fairfield St Model at 35 Fairfield St, Unit 3A starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
274 Newbury St, Unit 1274 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.27
35 Fairfield St, Unit 3A35 Fairfield StStudio ,1BA$0.24
21 Mount Vernon Sq21 Mount Vernon SqStudio ,1BA$0.23
468 Beacon St, Unit 4R468 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.27
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1198 Boylston St1198 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.23
1084 Boylston St, Unit 11084 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.26
511 Beacon St, Unit 9511 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.27
405 Beacon St, Unit 2405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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 $2,075.

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