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


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15-25 Hemenway St

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Burbank Terrace

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302 Newbury St

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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410 Beacon St, Unit D

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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78 Saint Stephen St

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507 Beacon St
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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389 Beacon St

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258 Beacon St, Unit 2A

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334 Marlborough St, Unit 6

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

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248 Newbury St, Unit 12
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50 Hereford St, Unit 3

405 Beacon St, Unit D

135 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough St

39 Saint Botolph St

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245 Beacon St

290 Newbury St

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9 Marlborough St

312 Beacon St

The Hereford

49 Gloucester

196 St. Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph St

215 Beacon St

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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 | $2,718 | $1,725 | $5,537 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,605 | $1,847 | $9,514 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,999 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,538 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,142 | $4,950 | $7,900 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Bay, Boston, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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