Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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property at 654 Tremont St

654 Tremont St

BostonMA02118
property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 264 Newbury St

264 Newbury St, Unit 2

264 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 408 Beacon St

408 Beacon St, Unit 2

408 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 168 Beacon St

168 Beacon St, Unit 1

168 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 1109 Boylston St

1109 Boylston St, Unit 7

1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 279 Beacon St

279 Beacon St, Unit 3R

279 Beacon St
BostonMA02116

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property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 65 Burbank St

65 Burbank St, Unit 404##

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 116 Marlborough St

116 Marlborough St, Unit 1

116 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 466 Commonwealth Ave

466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 207

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 109 Saint Stephen St

109 Saint Stephen St, Unit 3

109 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 521 Columbus Ave

521 Columbus Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 1111 Boylston St

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215

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property at 296 Newbury St

296 Newbury St, Unit 1

296 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
property at 464 Commonwealth Ave

464 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1BB

464 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St, Unit 704##

8 Garrison St
BostonMA02116
property at 307 Beacon St

307 Beacon St, Unit 4

307 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 3 Gloucester St

3 Gloucester St, Unit BM

3 Gloucester St
BostonMA02115
property at 179 Beacon St

179 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 48 Hereford St

48 Hereford St, Unit F-1R

48 Hereford St
BostonMA02115

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property at 307 Beacon St

307 Beacon St, Unit 4

307 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 172 Marlborough St

172 Marlborough St, Unit BF

172 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 64 Charlesgate E

64 Charlesgate E, Unit 69

64 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215
property at 471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1F

471 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 86 Saint Stephen St

86 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5

86 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 254 Newbury St

254 Newbury St, Unit 70-1

254 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 233 Newbury St

233 Newbury St, Unit 4R##

233 Newbury St
BostonMA02116

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property at 471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

471 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 73 Chandler St

73 Chandler St, Unit 3

73 Chandler St
BostonMA02116
property at 1111 Boylston St

1111 Boylston St, Unit 39

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215

Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
51 GloucesterA41BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.24 price per square foot 45 Hemenway St Model at 45 Hemenway St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 128 Hemenway St Model at 128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A 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.
45 Hemenway St, Unit 245 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.24
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A128 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7117 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
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
51 Hemenway St, Unit 351 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.21
45 Hemenway St, Unit 345 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.21
55 Hemenway St, Unit 355 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1111 Boylston St, Unit 391111 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1078 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $16,523. There are also 654 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 $10,444.

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 $3,400 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.