Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA Under $2,000 (36 Rentals)

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227 Newbury St
$1,895 - $3,100

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Base Rent$1,895 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $3,100
12 Month Lease Term
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227 Newbury St

227 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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15-25 Hemenway St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

15-25 Hemenway St

15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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Burbank Terrace
$1,728 - $2,202

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Base Rent$1,728 - $2,202

Total Monthly Price$1,728 - $2,202
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,700

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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410 Beacon St, Unit D
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
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410 Beacon St, Unit D

410 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,950
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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78 Saint Stephen St
$1,980 - $5,700

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Base Rent$1,980 - $5,700

Total Monthly Price$1,980 - $5,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

78 Saint Stephen St

78 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095

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Base Rent$1,845 - $2,095

Total Monthly Price$1,845 - $2,095
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,900

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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389 Beacon St
$1,995 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,195
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389 Beacon St

389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 135 Marlborough St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
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135 Marlborough St

BostonMA02116
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11 Marlborough St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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39 Saint Botolph St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39 Saint Botolph St

39 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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NABC - A17
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NABC - A17

492 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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245 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

245 Beacon St

245 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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290 Newbury St
1 Bedroom Apartments

290 Newbury St

290 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115

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9 Marlborough St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Marlborough St

9 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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312 Beacon St
Studio Apartments

312 Beacon St

312 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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The Hereford
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hereford

45-49 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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49 Gloucester
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

49 Gloucester

49 Gloucester StBoston, MA 02115
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196 St. Botolph St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

196 St. Botolph St

196 St. Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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96 Saint Botolph St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96 Saint Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?

There are currently 461 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,725 to $5,537 with an average price of $2,718.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Back Bay Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Back Bay ranges from $1,847 to $9,514 with an average monthly rent of $3,605.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Back Bay range from $1,900 to $10,479. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,999.

How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 144 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $13,695 - averaging $5,538 for the location.

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