
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (275 Rentals) Page 2 of 6
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255 Saint Botolph St

10 Otis Pl

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50 Saint Stephen St

75 Westland Ave

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30 Edgerly Rd

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1111 Boylston St, Unit 39, Unit 39

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32 Saint Stephen St

405 Beacon St, Unit 6
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69 Chestnut St, Unit 12, Unit 12

272 Newbury St, Unit 2

405 Beacon St, Unit 14

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50 Saint Stephen St

405 Beacon St, Unit 10

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166 Beacon St, Unit 176 North Beacon St., #1A, Unit 176 North Beacon St., #1A

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53 Hemenway St

504 Beacon St, Unit 34

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52 Charlesgate E

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84 Saint Stephen St
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21 Mount Vernon Sq

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 401

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14 Symphony Rd

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45 Hemenway St

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11 Symphony Rd

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7 Symphony Rd

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48 Hereford St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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531 Beacon St

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509 Beacon St

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509 Beacon St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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203 Saint Botolph St

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395 Massachusetts Ave

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

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86 Saint Stephen St

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18 Symphony Rd

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1111 Boylston St

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52 Charlesgate E

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22 Fenway

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388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9, Unit 9
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16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 502

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86 Saint Stephen St

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55 Hemenway St

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464 Beacon St

405 Beacon St, Unit 1

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197 Saint Botolph St

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195 Saint Botolph St

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199 Saint Botolph St

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38 Clearway St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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529 Beacon St
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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,484 | $1,845 | $6,935 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $1,750 | $6,900 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,142 | $2,995 | $8,800 |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,365 | $1,477 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,621 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,966 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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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.
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