
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (48 Rentals)


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12 Commonwealth

15-25 Hemenway St

Burbank Terrace

55 Hemenway St

The Clearway Apartments

Clearway Apartments

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15 Garrison St, Unit #4

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85 Westland Ave

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465 Beacon St, Unit 3R

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52 Westland Ave

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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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51 Hemenway St
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53 Saint Stephen St

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6 Clearway St

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276 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204

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45 Warren Ave, Unit G

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18 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 1

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72 Beacon St, Unit 4

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165 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1

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1102 Boylston St, Unit 2

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1126 Boylston St, Unit 602
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One Back Bay

78-108 Gainsborough St

La Victoire

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93 Beacon St

Fenway Lodging House

15 Haviland St

73 Hemenway St

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230 Commonwealth

19 Stanhope St

Residences at Copley Place

256 W Newton St

531 Beacon St

907 Boylston St

248 Newbury St

23 Symphony Rd

520 Columbus Ave
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667 Tremont St

18 Milford St

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1160 Boylston St, Unit #26
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 | $2,919 | $1,575 | $6,118 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,841 | $1,675 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,272 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,814 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,633 | $5,700 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Bay, Boston, MA
Ranked #89
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,575.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Back Bay Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Back Bay is $4,204.
What is the largest Gated Back Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Back Bay is a 1,793 square feet unit starting from $7,000 at 165 Commonwealth Ave, 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 767 sq ft.
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