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$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
382 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 382 Commonwealth
382 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$1,875
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$1,875
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$1,875
50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21
50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
501 Beacon St, Unit C
501 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit BR
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
350 Beacon St, Unit 3B
350 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,000 - $5,100
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFenway Parkside
91 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
1161 Boylston St, Unit 20
1161 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
1154 Boylston St, Unit 40
1154 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,095
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$2,095
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$2,095
405 Beacon St, Unit 10
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,095
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$2,095
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$2,095
389 Beacon St, Unit 15
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,095
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Studio Apartments Available Now405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,095
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Studio Apartments Available May 18405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1
19 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
83 Saint Botolph St, Unit 501
83 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
69 Saint Botolph St, Unit 501
69 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
49 Saint Stephen St, Unit 16
49 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1
81 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
10 Forsyth St, Unit 5
10 Forsyth StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,145
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$2,145
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$2,145
271 Newbury St, Unit 2
271 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,150 - $6,200
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 175 Westland Ave
75 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
20 Symphony Rd, Unit 6
20 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $6,200
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 124 Westland Ave
24 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $5,750
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Westland Avenue Apartments
70 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
1111 Boylston St, Unit 39
1111 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
14 Symphony Rd, Unit 1
14 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
84 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5
84 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
34 Symphony Rd, Unit 411
34 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
55 Hemenway St, Unit 3
55 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
509 Beacon St
509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
509 Beacon St, Unit 4
509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A
128 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
388 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3
65 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
48 Hereford St, Unit 2
48 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,250
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$2,250
38 Clearway St, Unit 3
38 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
529 Beacon St, Unit 18
529 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 628
27 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250 - $5,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,250 - $5,200
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$2,250 - $5,200
Flats on Westland
16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250 - $7,200
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 146 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250 - $3,900
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Symphony Road Apartments
40-42 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250 - $5,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 155 Hemenway St
55 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
397 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 17
397 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
193 Saint Botolph St, Unit 30
193 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
195 Saint Botolph St, Unit 18
195 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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Studio Apartments Available Now28 Westland Ave
28 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 183 St Botolph St
83 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,275
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$2,275
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$2,275
63 Burbank St, Unit 5
63 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,295
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$2,295
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$2,295
507 Beacon St, Unit 2
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,522 | $1,875 | $4,250 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $2,250 | $6,900 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,467 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,987 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,210 | $7,300 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.20 price per square foot 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 501 Beacon St Model at 501 Beacon St, Unit C starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 501 Beacon St, Unit C | 501 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 | 1161 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 405 Beacon St, Unit 10 | 405 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 48 Hereford St, Unit 2 | 48 Hereford St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9 | 388 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3 | 65 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 507 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 507 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 45 Hemenway St, Unit 2 | 45 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
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