Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (123 Rentals)

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property at 227 Marlborough St

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

227 Marlborough St, Unit 1, Unit 1

227 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116

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property at 254 W Newton St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

254 W Newton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

254 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 40 St Botolph St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

40 St Botolph St

BostonMA02116
property at 458 Beacon St

$2,095

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$2,095
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$2,095

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

458 Beacon St, Unit 4, Unit 4

458 Beacon St
BostonMA02115

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property at 257 W Newton St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

257 W Newton St, Unit 3, Unit 3

257 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 362 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

362 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 24, Unit 24

362 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 290 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100 - $5,500

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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290 Commonwealth Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 170 Marlborough St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

170 Marlborough St, Unit 1, Unit 1

170 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 116 Marlborough St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Marlborough St, Unit 1, Unit 1

116 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 64 Hemenway St

$2,190 - $5,250

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$2,190 - $5,250
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$2,190 - $5,250

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

64 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115

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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at 15-25 Hemenway St priced from $1,900. 83 Westland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Back Bay apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
15-25 Hemenway StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900
83 Westland Ave91 westland efficiencyStudio,1BA$2,000
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.27 price per square foot 274 Newbury St Model at 274 Newbury St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 388 Commonwealth Ave Model at 388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
274 Newbury St, Unit 1274 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.27
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
40 Hereford St, Unit 540 Hereford St1BR,1BA$0.28
29 Hereford St, Unit #48 - 529 Hereford St1BR,1BA$0.28
468 Beacon St, Unit 4R468 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.27
41 Fairfield St, Unit #250N - 2R41 Fairfield St1BR,1BA$0.28
252 Newbury St, Unit #250-1R252 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.26
405 Beacon St, Unit 2405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
17 Cumberland St, Unit L317 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.29
52 Charlesgate E, Unit 10452 Charlesgate E1BR,1BA$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 993 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,477 to $16,660. There are also 624 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,210 to $19,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Back Bay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Back Bay ranges from $1,210 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,831.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Back Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Back Bay range from $1,477 to $16,660, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,050 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,900.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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