Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (133 Rentals)

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501 Beacon St, Unit C
$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
Studio Apartment Available Dec 15

501 Beacon St, Unit C

501 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1
$2,100
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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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83 Saint Botolph St, Unit 501
$2,100
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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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19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
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19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1

19 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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271 Newbury St, Unit 2
$2,145
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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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509 Beacon St
$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
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509 Beacon St

509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A
$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A

128 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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507 Beacon St, Unit 2
$2,295
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$2,295
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507 Beacon St, Unit 2

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of December 14, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
508 Beacon St, Unit 02508 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.23
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 365 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.22
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A128 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
177 Beacon St, Unit 23177 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.20

Getting Around the Back Bay Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

97 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Bay Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Back Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay is starting from $3,100 at 28 Clearway St.

What is the most affordable Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 46 Westland Ave and starts from $4,500.

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