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290 Newbury St, Unit RL
290 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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503 Beacon St, Unit A
503 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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115 Commonwealth Ave
115 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
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$1,995
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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505 Beacon St
505 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000
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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20
1161 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000
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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40
1154 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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399 Marlborough St
399 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit 8
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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Flats on Westland
16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2Fenway Parkside
91 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit 15
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit B
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit D
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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272 Newbury St, Unit 3
272 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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272 Newbury St, Unit 6
272 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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405 Beacon St, Unit C
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit A
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit 4
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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389 Beacon St
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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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 - $3,950
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34 Saint Stephen St
34 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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179 St Botolph St, Unit 3
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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49 Saint Stephen St
49 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now83 Westland Ave
83 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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179 St Botolph St, Unit 4
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,145
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271 Newbury St, Unit 2
271 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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272 Newbury St, Unit 14
272 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,150 - $6,200
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 175 Westland Ave
75 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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20 Symphony Rd
20 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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50 Saint Stephen St
50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
10 Otis Pl
BostonMA02108
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46 Saint Germain St
46 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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1111 Boylston St, Unit 39
1111 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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32 Saint Stephen St
32 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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$2,195 - $2,445
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506 Beacon St
506 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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272 Newbury St, Unit 2
272 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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405 Beacon St, Unit 6
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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274 Newbury St, Unit 1
274 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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31 Park Dr, Unit 2
31 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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27 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
27 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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31 Park Dr, Unit #2
31 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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$2,200 - $4,600
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53 Hemenway St
53 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3
55 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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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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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats on Westland | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 83 Westland Ave | 91 westland efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA
As of June 14, 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 16 Cumberland St Model at 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 Newbury St, Unit 1 | 274 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 | 16 Cumberland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 116 Marlborough St, Unit 7 | 116 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 40 Hereford St, Unit 5 | 40 Hereford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 29 Hereford St, Unit #48 - 5 | 29 Hereford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 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 |
| 252 Newbury St, Unit #250-1R | 252 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 56 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3 | 56 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 52 Charlesgate E, Unit 104 | 52 Charlesgate E | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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 $2,600, 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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