Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,600 (242 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,025
57 Westland Ave1 bed for February1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of May 03, 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 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.
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
30 Edgerly Rd30 Edgerly RdStudio ,1BA$0.23
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
55 Huntington Ave, Unit 59-555 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
55 Huntington Ave, Unit 59-555 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1782 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $16,500. There are also 1226 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,650 to $22,500.

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 $1,650 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,073.

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 $1,395 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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