Cheap Homes for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (134 Rentals)

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property at 1109 Boylston St

$1,935

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$1,935
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$1,935

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1109 Boylston St, Unit 9

1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 40 Saint Botolph

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

40 Saint Botolph, Unit 46

40 Saint Botolph
BostonMA02116

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property at 270 Huntington Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 2

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 39 Hemenway St

$2,100 - $3,350

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

39 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 272 Newbury St

$2,145

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$2,145
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$2,145

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 1

272 Newbury St

BostonMA02116
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,175

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$2,175
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$2,175

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 290 Commonwealth Ave

$2,175 - $5,500

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$2,175
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$2,175

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

290 Commonwealth Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 64 Hemenway St

$2,190

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$2,190
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$2,190

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

64 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 295 Newbury St

$2,195

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$2,195
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$2,195

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

295 Newbury St, Unit 2

295 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
property at 366 Commonwealth Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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366 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 27

366 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 907 Boylston St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

907 Boylston St, Unit 25

907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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

Available Now

179 Beacon St

BostonMA02116

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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burbank TerraceStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,575
103 Hemenway St175 Hemenway (Studio)Studio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.27 price per square foot 274 Newbury St Model at 274 Newbury St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 52 Charlesgate E Model at 52 Charlesgate E starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
274 Newbury St, Unit 1274 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.27
52 Charlesgate E52 Charlesgate E1BR,1BA$0.28
16 Symphony Rd, Unit 116 Symphony Rd1BR,1BA$0.28
209 W Newton St, Unit 1209 W Newton St1BR,1BA$0.28
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23
116 Marlborough St, Unit 7116 Marlborough StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Albemarle St, Unit 65 Albemarle StStudio ,1BA$0.25
9 Yarmouth St, Unit P29 Yarmouth StStudio ,1BA$0.26
56 Saint Botolph St, Unit 356 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Ranked #89

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1026 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $17,396. There are also 563 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,230 to $30,000.

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 $1,230 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,524.

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 $4,000 to $17,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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