Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (129 Rentals)

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property at 408 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 Beacon St, Unit 2

408 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 63 Burbank St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 295 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1, 2026

295 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

295 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115

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property at 466 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Dec 1, 2026

466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 207

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 290 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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

116 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 521 Columbus Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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521 Columbus Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 94 Saint Botolph St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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94 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1

94 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
property at 109 Saint Stephen St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 Saint Stephen St, Unit 3

109 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 307 Beacon St

$2,250

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$2,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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307 Beacon St, Unit 4

307 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 464 Commonwealth Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

464 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1BB

464 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215

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property at 48 Hereford St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48 Hereford St, Unit F-1R

48 Hereford St
BostonMA02115
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,275 - $2,495

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$2,275 - $2,495

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$2,275 - $2,495

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

1111 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 179 Beacon St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

179 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 172 Marlborough St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 Marlborough St, Unit BF

172 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 86 Saint Stephen St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5

86 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 254 Newbury St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

254 Newbury St, Unit 70-1

254 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1111 Boylston St, Unit 39

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215

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property at 471 Commonwealth Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1F

471 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
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232 Newbury St
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$2,330
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232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 45 Hemenway St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 38-18

45 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 39 Symphony Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

39 Symphony Rd, Unit 1

39 Symphony Rd
BostonMA02115
property at 1091 Boylston St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1091 Boylston St, Unit 29

1091 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 287 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

287 Beacon St, Unit BR

287 Beacon St
BostonMA02116

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property at 406 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

406 Beacon St, Unit 8

406 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 405 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

405 Beacon St, Unit 6

405 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 45 Hemenway St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

45 Hemenway St, Unit #5

45 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 507 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

507 Beacon St, Unit 54

507 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 85 Saint Botolph St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

85 Saint Botolph St, Unit 503

85 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
property at 52 Charlesgate E

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

52 Charlesgate E

BostonMA02215
property at 291 Newbury St

$2,425

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$2,425

Total Monthly Price
$2,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

291 Newbury St, Unit 3R

291 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
property at 83 Saint Botolph St

$2,425

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$2,425

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$2,425

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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83 Saint Botolph St, Unit 507

83 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.20 price per square foot 1161 Boylston St Model at 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
508 Beacon St, Unit 02508 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.23
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 365 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.22
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A128 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1257 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $14,500. There are also 682 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $875 to $35,000.

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 $875 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,848.

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 $3,800 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $18,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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