
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (122 Rentals)
Apartments in the Back Bay area of Boston with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


The Greenhouse Apartments

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12 Commonwealth

Atrio Boston

Fenway Parkside

Symphony Road Apartments

Tent City Development

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30 Dalton

52 Clearway St

44 Clearway St
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Flats on Westland

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80 Fenway

The Colonnade Residences

Raffles Boston Back Bay Residences

One Dalton

360 Newbury St

One Eighty Beacon

24-26 Edgerly Rd

201 W Brookline St

4-6 Newbury St
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La Victoire

1109 Boylston St

Lincolnshire Residences

180 Commonwealth Ave

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Boston

250 Commonwealth Ave

223 Commonwealth Ave

Maison Commonwealth

DuBarry Condominium

245 Commonwealth Ave
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238 Marlborough St

Trinity Place

282 Newbury St

290 Marlborough St

Ames Webster Mansion Condominiums

185 Marlborough St

295 Beacon St

341 Beacon St

318 Beacon St

298 Beacon St
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8 Garrison St

274 Beacon St

270 Beacon St

336 Beacon St

38-40 Saint Botolph St

255 Beacon St

Belvedere Condos

341-343 Marlborough St

Copley Place Tower

236 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 | $2,523 | $1,600 | $4,833 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $1,600 | $6,900 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,164 | $2,850 | $8,800 |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,453 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,969 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,687 | $9,250 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay
How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?
There are currently 757 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $2,000 to $4,833 with an average price of $5,936.
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 $1,600 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,262.
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 $2,850 to $8,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,164.
How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 243 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,300 to $18,500 - averaging $5,453 for the location.
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