Gated Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (55 Rentals)

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12 Commonwealth
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$3,100 - $4,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 15, 2026

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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252 Newbury St, Unit #250-1R
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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252 Newbury St, Unit #250-1R

252 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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94 Saint Botolph St, Unit #98 - 6
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

94 Saint Botolph St, Unit #98 - 6

94 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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468 Beacon St, Unit 3R
$4,150
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$4,150

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$4,150
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

468 Beacon St, Unit 3R

468 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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41 Fairfield St, Unit #250N - 2R
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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41 Fairfield St, Unit #250N - 2R

41 Fairfield StBoston, MA 02116
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15 Garrison St, Unit #17 - 3
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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15 Garrison St, Unit #17 - 3

15 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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469 Beacon St, Unit 1F
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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469 Beacon St, Unit 1F

469 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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465 Beacon St, Unit 8
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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465 Beacon St, Unit 8

465 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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125 Beacon St, Unit #113 - PENTHOUSE
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

125 Beacon St, Unit #113 - PENTHOUSE

125 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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21 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #12 - 103
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
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21 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #12 - 103

21 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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429 Marlborough St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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429 Marlborough St, Unit 2

429 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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36 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #12 - 103
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
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36 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #12 - 103

36 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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180 Berkeley St, Unit #160-515
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

180 Berkeley St, Unit #160-515

180 Berkeley StBoston, MA 02116
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33 Gray St, Unit #1
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
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33 Gray St, Unit #1

33 Gray StBoston, MA 02116
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276 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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276 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204

276 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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One Back Bay
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Back Bay

135 Clarendon StBoston, MA 02116
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La Victoire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Victoire

25 Isabella StBoston, MA 02116
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248 Newbury St
2 Bedroom Apartments

248 Newbury St

248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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667 Tremont St
Studio Apartments

667 Tremont St

667 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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73 Hemenway St
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 Hemenway St

73 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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314 Dartmouth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

314 Dartmouth St

314 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116
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254 Newbury St
1 Bedroom Apartments

254 Newbury St

254 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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18 Milford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Milford St

18 Milford StBoston, MA 02118
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23 Symphony Rd
Studio Apartments

23 Symphony Rd

23 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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93 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

93 Beacon St

93 Beacon StBoston, MA 02108
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531 Beacon St
Studio Apartments

531 Beacon St

531 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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256 W Newton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

256 W Newton St

256 W Newton StBoston, MA 02116
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19 Stanhope St
Studio Apartments

19 Stanhope St

19 Stanhope StBoston, MA 02116
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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

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 469 Beacon St, Unit 1F listed at $2,300.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Back Bay Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Back Bay is $3,733.

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 2,514 sq ft.

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