Studio Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (516 Rentals)

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12 Commonwealth
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$3,100 - $3,350
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$3,100 - $4,450

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$3,100 - $4,450
Studio Apartments Available Jan 16, 2026

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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St. Germain Apartments
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$2,450
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$2,450 - $3,995

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$2,450 - $3,995
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St. Germain Apartments

67 Saint Germain StBoston, MA 02115
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501 Beacon St, Unit C
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
Studio Apartment Available Dec 15

501 Beacon St, Unit C

501 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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507 Beacon St, Unit 2
$2,295
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$2,295

Total Monthly Price
$2,295
Studio Apartment Available Dec 15

507 Beacon St, Unit 2

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A

280 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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261B W Newton St, Unit 2
$2,670
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$2,670

Total Monthly Price
$2,670
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

261B W Newton St, Unit 2

261B W Newton StBoston, MA 02116
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268 Newbury St, Unit 10
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
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268 Newbury St, Unit 10

268 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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337 Beacon St, Unit #2
$3,550
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$3,550

Total Monthly Price
$3,550
Studio Apartment Available Dec 22

337 Beacon St, Unit #2

337 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A

280 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A

280 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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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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370 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 379-2
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
Studio Apartment Available Jan 31, 2026

370 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 379-2

370 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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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 Studio Back Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Back Bay with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Back Bay is at listed at $1,700.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Back Bay is $3,263.

What is the largest available Studio Back Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Back Bay is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for Back Bay Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Back Bay is currently sq ft.

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