93 Beacon St
BostonMA02108
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (300 Rentals)
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$1,815 - $2,475
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195 Saint Botolph St
195 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,845 - $2,095
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,900 - $2,400
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78 S Huntington Ave
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,995 - $2,095
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117 Beacon St
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
350 Beacon St, Unit 3B
350 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,000 - $2,700
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$2,000 - $2,700
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000 - $5,200
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103 Hemenway St
103 Hemenway StBoston, 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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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40
1154 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000 - $5,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now83 Westland Ave
83 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,045
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$2,045
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$2,045
434 Marlborough St, Unit 3
434 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,050 - $4,100
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$2,050 - $4,100
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65 Burbank St
65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,075 - $5,200
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91 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,075 - $3,200
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87 Saint Botolph St
87 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,095 - $2,195
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389 Beacon St
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100
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$2,100
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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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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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14 Symphony Rd
14 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100 - $5,000
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16 Cedar Lane Way
16 Cedar Lane WayBoston, MA 02108
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$2,100 - $3,100
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65 Burbank St
65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100 - $4,650
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$2,100 - $4,650
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65 Burbank St
65 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100 - $3,950
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$2,100 - $3,950
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34 Saint Stephen St
34 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100 - $4,200
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49 Saint Stephen St
49 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,100
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$2,100
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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3
45 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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259 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
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$2,145
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$2,145
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271 Newbury St, Unit 2
271 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,150 - $4,200
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46 Saint Germain St
46 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $4,400
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Flats on Westland
16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $6,750
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$2,150 - $6,750
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$2,150 - $6,750
20 Symphony Rd
20 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $3,100
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30 Edgerly Rd
30 Edgerly RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $4,200
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50 Saint Stephen St
50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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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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$2,150Studio Apartments Available May 1
272 Newbury St
272 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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255 Saint Botolph St
255 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $2,450
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79 Gainsborough St
79 Gainsborough StBoston, 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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1111 Boylston St, Unit 39
1111 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,150 - $6,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 124 Westland Ave
24 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,175 - $4,150
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$2,175 - $4,150
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$2,175 - $4,150
32 Saint Stephen St
32 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,195Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
405 Beacon St
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,195 - $3,600
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$2,195 - $3,600
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50 Saint Stephen St
50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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247 W Newton St, Unit 4
247 W Newton StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,200 - $3,500
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$2,200 - $3,500
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52 Charlesgate E
52 Charlesgate EBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200 - $4,600
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$2,200 - $4,600
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53 Hemenway St
53 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide
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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 | $2,456 | $1,600 | $5,950 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,118 | $2,650 | $8,822 |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,431 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,840 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,308 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 103 Hemenway St priced from $2,000. 83 Westland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Back Bay apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 103 Hemenway St | 91 westland effeciency | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| 83 Westland Ave | 91 westland efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Fenway Parkside | 91 Westland Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.23 price per square foot 275 Newbury St Model at 275 Newbury St in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 247 W Newton St Model at 247 W Newton St, Unit 4 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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. |
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| 275 Newbury St | 275 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 247 W Newton St, Unit 4 | 247 W Newton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 304 Newbury St, Unit 304-2 | 304 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 21 Mount Vernon Sq | 21 Mount Vernon Sq | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1198 Boylston St | 1198 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 35 Fairfield St, Unit 3A | 35 Fairfield St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 1 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
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.
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 22 regular apartments in Back Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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