Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (134 Rentals)

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property at 35 Upton St

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Upton St, Unit 2

35 Upton St
BostonMA02118
property at 471 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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471 Commonwealth Ave

BostonMA02215

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property at 458 Beacon St

$2,095

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$2,095
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$2,095

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 18

458 Beacon St, Unit 4

458 Beacon St
BostonMA02115

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property at 257 W Newton St

$2,100

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$2,100
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

257 W Newton St, Unit 3

257 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 511 Beacon St

$2,100 - $2,900

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511 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 83 Saint Botolph St

$2,100 - $2,600

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83 Saint Botolph St

BostonMA02116
property at 295 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

295 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

295 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115

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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 103 Hemenway St priced from $2,000. 83 Westland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Back Bay apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
103 Hemenway St91 westland effeciencyStudio,1BA$2,000
83 Westland Ave91 westland efficiencyStudio,1BA$2,000
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of April 02, 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 247 W Newton St Model at 247 W Newton St, Unit 4 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.
48 Hereford St, Unit 248 Hereford StStudio ,1BA$0.22
247 W Newton St, Unit 4247 W Newton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
304 Newbury St, Unit 304-2304 Newbury 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
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1198 Boylston St1198 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.23
35 Fairfield St, Unit 3A35 Fairfield StStudio ,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1375 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $18,500. There are also 859 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,130 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 $1,130 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,810.

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 $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 $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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