Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (421 Rentals)

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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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Garrison Square
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$3,910 - $7,229
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$3,895 - $7,214
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$3,910 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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12 Commonwealth
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$3,100 - $4,450
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$3,100 - $4,450

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

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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30 Dalton
$3,156 - $11,052
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$3,156 - $11,052

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$3,156 - $11,052
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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157-111 Hemenway St, Unit 4
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

157-111 Hemenway St, Unit 4

157-111 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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51 Hemenway St, Unit TS
$8,200
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$8,200

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$8,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

51 Hemenway St, Unit TS

51 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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309 Beacon St, Unit 1
$7,900
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$7,900

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$7,900
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

309 Beacon St, Unit 1

309 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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519 Columbus Ave, Unit 1
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
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519 Columbus Ave, Unit 1

519 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
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268 Newbury St, Unit 10
$2,700
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$2,700

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268 Newbury St, Unit 10

268 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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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 3.6 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Colonnade Residences3.8/4Back Bay$6,500
The Greenhouse Apartments3.6/4Back Bay$3,325
30 Dalton3.4/4Back Bay$3,621

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 Studio Model at 46 Westland Ave, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,250. The second cheapest Back Bay Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at 24 Westland Ave starting at $2,250. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Back Bay apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
46 Westland AveStudio$2,250
24 Westland AveStudio$2,250
52 Clearway St1 Bed- sm$3,000
The Greenhouse ApartmentsOne Bedroom, Plan A$3,325
30 Dalton1 Bed/1Bath D1$3,621
The Colonnade ResidencesTwo Bedroom General$6,500

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 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 50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21 listed at $1,875.

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 $3,617.

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 3,074 sq ft.

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