Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (52 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Back Bay area of Boston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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290 Beacon St, Unit 3

290 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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11 Hereford St
$2,700
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Base Rent
$2,340
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
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11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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11 Hereford St

BostonMA02115
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499 Beacon St
$3,140
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,140
Studio Apartments Available May 9, 2026

499 Beacon St

499 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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232 Newbury St
$3,300
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Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,300
Studio Apartments Available Dec 21

232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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271 Dartmouth St
$3,550
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Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,550
Studio Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

271 Dartmouth St

271 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116
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230 Newbury St
$3,625
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,625
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

230 Newbury St

230 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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228 Newbury St
$3,705
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Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,705
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

228 Newbury St

228 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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226 Newbury St

BostonMA02116
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150 Huntington Ave
$3,755
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Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,755
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 26, 2026

150 Huntington Ave

150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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11 Hereford St
$3,755
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,755
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 21, 2026

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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770 Boylston St
$3,865
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Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,865
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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179 St Botolph St
$3,885
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,885
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026

179 St Botolph St

179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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499 Beacon St
$4,035
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2029

499 Beacon St

499 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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7 Harcourt St
$4,145
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,770
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,145
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

7 Harcourt St

7 Harcourt StBoston, MA 02116
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232 Newbury St
$4,180
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,820
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,180
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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226 Newbury St
$4,185
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

226 Newbury St

226 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 77 Exeter St

77 Exeter St

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230 Newbury St
$4,315
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,315
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 21, 2026

230 Newbury St

230 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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77 Exeter St
$4,340
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,980
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,340
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77 Exeter St

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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770 Boylston St
$4,345
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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77 Exeter St
$4,620
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,260
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,620
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77 Exeter St

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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770 Boylston St
$6,520
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,080
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$6,520
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2027

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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770 Boylston St
$6,680
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$6,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1098 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,845 to $16,523. There are also 692 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $875 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 $875 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,401.

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 $3,400 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

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