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$1,725
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248 Newbury St, Unit 12
248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (127 Rentals)
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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace
72 Burbank 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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$1,895 - $3,100
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227 Newbury St
227 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,895 - $2,295
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302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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15-25 Hemenway St
15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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50 Hereford St, Unit 3
50 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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334 Marlborough St, Unit 6
334 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
135 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
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$1,950
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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,980 - $5,700
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78 Saint Stephen St
78 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,990
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258 Beacon St, Unit 2A
258 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,995
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410 Beacon St, Unit D
410 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,995 - $2,195
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389 Beacon St
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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405 Beacon St, Unit D
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,995
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,000
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Total Monthly Price$2,000
1161 Boylston St, Unit 20
1161 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000
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Total Monthly Price$2,000
1154 Boylston St, Unit 40
1154 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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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 - $2,900
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000 - $2,950
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,050
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354 Marlborough St, Unit BF
354 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,075 - $5,100
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Fenway Parkside
91 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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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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270 Newbury St, Unit 1
270 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100
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270 Newbury Street
270 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,125 - $5,800
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83 Westland Ave
83 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,145
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Total Monthly Price$2,145
400 Marlborough St, Unit 3
400 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $4,950
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20 Symphony Rd
20 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $6,200
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75 Westland Ave
75 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $4,300
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50 Saint Stephen St
50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,195
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397 Marlborough St, Unit 11
397 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,195Studio Apartments Available Now
405 Beacon St, Unit 1
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,195
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268 Newbury St, Unit 2
268 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,195
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263 Newbury St, Unit 11
263 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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272 Newbury St, Unit 11
272 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
509 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02118
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$2,200 - $4,600
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53 Hemenway St
53 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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509 Beacon St
509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200 - $3,950
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34 Saint Stephen St
34 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200 - $4,050
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11 Symphony Rd
11 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
388 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200
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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3
55 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200 - $3,750
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55 Hemenway St
55 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A
128 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,245
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415 Beacon St, Unit 1
415 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250 - $4,150
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17 Symphony Rd
17 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250
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324 Beacon St, Unit A
324 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,250 - $4,500
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10 Forsyth St
10 Forsyth StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,250 - $6,200
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103 Hemenway St
103 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 | $2,718 | $1,725 | $5,537 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,605 | $1,847 | $9,514 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,999 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,538 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,142 | $4,950 | $7,900 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Burbank Terrace priced from $1,847. 302 Newbury St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Back Bay apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
| 302 Newbury St | 302 Newbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.20 price per square foot 1161 Boylston St Model at 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $2,000 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 | 1161 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 | 1154 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 397 Marlborough St, Unit 11 | 397 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 304 Newbury St, Unit 8 | 304 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 507 Beacon St | 507 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 400 Marlborough St, Unit 3 | 400 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 268 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 268 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 263 Newbury St, Unit 11 | 263 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 410 Beacon St, Unit D | 410 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Bay Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Bay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Bay Apartment is $1,847 at Burbank Terrace.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay is starting from $1,900 at 15-25 Hemenway St.
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