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property at 513 Beacon St

513 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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39 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115

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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 1161 Boylston St Model at 1161 Boylston St, Unit 6 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1161 Boylston St, Unit 61161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
509 Beacon St, Unit 2509 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
170 Beacon St, Unit 2170 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
307 Beacon St, Unit 1307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22

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 Cheapest Studio apartment in Back Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Back Bay is at Fenway Parkside listed at $2,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Bay Apartment is $2,550 at 379 Marlborough St.

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 90 Westland Ave and starts from $4,600.

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