
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (62 Rentals)


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12 Commonwealth

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557 Columbus Ave

15-25 Hemenway St

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Burbank Terrace

The Clearway Apartments

Clearway Apartments

The Colonnade Residences

55 Hemenway St

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33 Gray St, Unit 1
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15 Garrison St, Unit #4

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52 Westland Ave

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255 Newbury St, Unit 270

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94 Saint Botolph St, Unit #98 - 6

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468 Beacon St, Unit 3R

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519 Columbus Ave, Unit #1

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78 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #50

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45 Hemenway St, Unit #104

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33 Gray St, Unit #1

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53 Saint Stephen St
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501 Beacon St, Unit 4

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124 Beacon St, Unit 5F

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276 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 20

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45 Warren Ave, Unit G

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47 Hemenway St, Unit 11

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416 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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23 Union Park

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56 Clearway St, Unit 3

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203 St Botolph St, Unit 4
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518 Beacon St, Unit 2

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356 Marlborough St, Unit 1

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382 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

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356 Marlborough St, Unit 1

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473 Beacon St, Unit 5

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201 St Botolph St, Unit 3

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148 Marlborough St, Unit 1R

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14 Gloucester St, Unit B

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382 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 13

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127 Beacon St, Unit 4F
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51 Hemenway St

One Back Bay

78-108 Gainsborough St

La Victoire

Apartments on Gainsborough St

93 Beacon St

73 Hemenway St

Fenway Lodging House

23 Symphony Rd

520 Columbus Ave
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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 | $2,713 | $1,725 | $6,837 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $1,847 | $8,867 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,002 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,507 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,233 | $4,950 | $7,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Bay, Boston, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Back Bay Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Back Bay?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Back Bay is at Burbank Terrace listed at $1,728.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Back Bay Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Back Bay is $3,564.
What is the largest Gated Back Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Back Bay is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at 33 Gray St, Unit #1.
What is the average size for Back Bay Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Back Bay is currently at 883 sq ft.
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