Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (48 Rentals)

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property at 231 W Newton St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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231 W Newton St

BostonMA02116
property at 408 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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408 Beacon St, Unit 2

408 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 458 Beacon St

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

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458 Beacon St, Unit A

458 Beacon St
BostonMA02115

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property at 290 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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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

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295 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

295 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 233 Newbury St

$2,145

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$2,145

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$2,145

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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233 Newbury St, Unit 10

233 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 264 Newbury St

$2,145

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$2,145

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$2,145

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Available Sep 1

264 Newbury St, Unit 5

264 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 116 Marlborough St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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116 Marlborough St, Unit 1

116 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 360 Newbury St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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360 Newbury St, Unit ##

360 Newbury St
BostonMA02115

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property at 259 W Newton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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259 W Newton St, Unit 9

259 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
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 307 Beacon St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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307 Beacon St, Unit 4

307 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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 179 Beacon St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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 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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property at 267 Newbury 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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267 Newbury St, Unit 1

267 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 515 Beacon St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

515 Beacon St, Unit 203

515 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 254 Newbury St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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254 Newbury St, Unit 70-1

254 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 81 Saint Botolph St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 504

81 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
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232 Newbury St
$2,386
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$1,930
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$456

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$2,386
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232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 85 Saint Botolph St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 Saint Botolph St, Unit 503

85 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
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

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507 Beacon St, Unit 54

507 Beacon St
BostonMA02215

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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

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287 Beacon St, Unit BR

287 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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

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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

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405 Beacon St, Unit 6

405 Beacon St
BostonMA02115

Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.22 price per square foot 48 Hereford St Model at 48 Hereford St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 45 Hemenway St Model at 45 Hemenway St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
48 Hereford St, Unit 248 Hereford StStudio ,1BA$0.22
45 Hemenway St, Unit 245 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.24
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 365 Saint Botolph 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
507 Beacon St, Unit 2507 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.23
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 1337 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $18,500. There are also 722 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $975 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 $975 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,000.

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 $3,300 to $18,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $18,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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