Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (80 Rentals)

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property at 357 Columbus Ave

357 Columbus Ave, Unit 51

357 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02116
property at 75 Westland Ave

75 Westland Ave, Unit 302

75 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 245 Beacon St

245 Beacon St, Unit BF

245 Beacon St
BostonMA02116

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property at 408 Beacon St

408 Beacon St, Unit 2

408 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 207

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit BR

471 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 268 Newbury St

268 Newbury St, Unit 1

268 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 1109 Boylston St

1109 Boylston St, Unit 7

1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215

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property at 47 Hereford St

47 Hereford St, Unit 1R

47 Hereford St
BostonMA02115
property at 264 Newbury St

264 Newbury St, Unit 1

264 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 400 Beacon St

400 Beacon St, Unit A

400 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 410 Beacon St

410 Beacon St, Unit 7

410 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 256 Newbury St

256 Newbury St, Unit 4

256 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 406 Beacon St

406 Beacon St, Unit B

406 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115

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property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit #4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 307 Shawmut Ave

307 Shawmut Ave, Unit 1

307 Shawmut Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St, Unit 610

8 Garrison St
BostonMA02116
property at 287 Beacon St

287 Beacon St, Unit #BF

287 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 1084 Boylston St

1084 Boylston St, Unit 34

1084 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 177 Marlborough St

177 Marlborough St, Unit BF

177 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116

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property at 117 Marlborough St

117 Marlborough St, Unit 1

117 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 247 Beacon St

247 Beacon St, Unit BF

247 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 116 Marlborough St

116 Marlborough St, Unit 1

116 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 1161 Boylston St

1161 Boylston St, Unit 17

1161 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 170 Marlborough St

170 Marlborough St, Unit BF

170 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 111 Norway St

111 Norway St

BostonMA02115

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 1161 Boylston St Model at 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 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.
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
405 Beacon St, Unit 5405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
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
23 Arlington St, Unit 323 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
400 Beacon St, Unit 405 BEACON ST 2400 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1404 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,845 to $17,900. There are also 980 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,025 to $55,000.

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 $1,025 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,980.

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 $3,500 to $17,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,200.

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