
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (289 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Back Bay area of Boston that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Lyra

100 Hemenway

The Greenhouse Apartments

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30 Dalton

12 Commonwealth

Atrio Boston

Fenway Parkside

270 Newbury Street

83 Westland Ave
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103 Hemenway St

Back Bay GTI

75 Westland Ave

6 Clearway St

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Avalon Exeter

MBH Apartments

The Clearway Apartments

Clearway

Clearway Apartments

Saint Stephen Street Apartments
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The Colonnade Residences

Westland & Hemenway Apartments

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198 Saint Botolph St

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290 Beacon St, Unit 3B

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337 Beacon St, Unit 2

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76 Saint Stephen St

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290 Beacon St, Unit 3

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304 Newbury St

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383 Commonwealth Ave

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429 Marlborough St, Unit 3B
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28 Symphony Rd

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1126 Boylston St, Unit 301

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1126 Boylston St, Unit 302

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52 Charlesgate E

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913 Boylston St, Unit 2

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1102 Boylston St, Unit 2

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20 Symphony Rd

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55 Hemenway St

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43 Hemenway St

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85 Westland Ave
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913 Boylston St

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58 Westland Ave

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1090 Boylston St, Unit 401

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274 Newbury St, Unit 1

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1091 Boylston St

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199 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

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13 Stanhope St

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383 Commonwealth Ave

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17 Hereford St

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 1
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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 | $2,855 | $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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 289 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Most Pet Friendly Back Bay Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Colonnade Residences with prices starting from $6,500 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. The Greenhouse Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,325. Here are the most Pet Friendly Back Bay apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colonnade Residences | 3.8/4 | Back Bay | $6,500 |
| The Greenhouse Apartments | 3.8/4 | Back Bay | $3,325 |
| 30 Dalton | 3.4/4 | Back Bay | $5,105 |
| 83 Westland Ave | 3/4 | Fenway | $2,125 |
| MBH Apartments | 3/4 | Fenway | $2,550 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Back Bay
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Back Bay of Back Bay is the 175 Hemenway (Studio) Model at 103 Hemenway St, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,300. The second cheapest Back Bay Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Westland & Hemenway Apartments starting at $2,350. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Back Bay apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 103 Hemenway St | 175 Hemenway (Studio) | $2,300 |
| Westland & Hemenway Apartments | Studio | $2,350 |
| 83 Westland Ave | 91 Westland Studio | $2,400 |
| MBH Apartments | S1 | $2,550 |
| Westland Ave. Apartments | 1 Bedroom Split | $3,450 |
| The Clearway Apartments | Three Bedroom | $5,390 |
| 30 Dalton | 1 Bed/1 Bath A1 | $6,449 |
| The Colonnade Residences | Two Bedroom General | $6,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Bay, Boston, MA
Ranked #96
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Back Bay Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Back Bay?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Back Bay is at 32 Saint Stephen St listed at $1,950.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Back Bay Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Back Bay is $3,867.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Back Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Back Bay is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at 274 Newbury St, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Back Bay Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Back Bay is currently at 4,606 sq ft.
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