
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (125 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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215 Beacon St

96 Saint Botolph St

196 St. Botolph St

The Hereford

312 Beacon St
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227 Newbury St

225-227 Newbury Street

39 Saint Botolph St

9 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough St

245 Beacon St
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290 Newbury St

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51 Gloucester

49 Symphony Rd

309-315 Huntington Ave

160 Saint Botolph St
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219 Newbury St.

323 Beacon

112 Marlborough St

Chandler Hall

400 Massachusetts Ave

221 Newbury St
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480 Columbus Ave
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 | $2,855 | $1,575 | $6,507 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,812 | $1,675 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,229 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,676 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,203 | $4,000 | $7,900 |
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There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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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 $2,300.
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 $2,400, while the average apartment in Back Bay costs $8,200.
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 23 regular apartments in Back Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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