
Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,865 Rentals)


The Indie

345 Harrison

100 Pier 4

The Greenhouse Apartments

St. Germain Apartments

12 Commonwealth

Fenway Parkside
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Avalon Exeter

255 Massachusetts Ave

778 Boylston St, Unit 6B

780 Boylston St, Unit FL2-ID1036

57 Westland Ave

90 Westland Ave

Saint Botolph St, Back bay-Prudential

Flats on Westland

165-171 Hemenway St

The Colonnade Residences

173 Massachusetts Ave

178 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 178 Commonwealth #3

199 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

170 Beacon St, Unit 160-22

170 Beacon St, Unit 160-22

533 Columbus Ave, Unit 8

56-60 Westland Ave, Unit 319

35B Symphony Rd, Unit 306

35-41 Symphony Rd, Unit 200
Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $1,550 | $5,272 |
Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $1,899 | $6,900 |
Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,743 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,365 | $2,005 | $10,000+ |
Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,346 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Boston. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Boston, Back Bay is one of our preferred communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education opportunities for the kids to attend.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential area is one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Back Bay Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
97 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay
How much are Studio apartments in Back Bay?
There are currently 495 Studio Apartments in Back Bay with rent ranges from $1,550 to $5,272 with an average price of $2,569.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Back Bay Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Back Bay ranges from $1,899 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,363.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Back Bay range from $2,750 to $14,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,422.
How expensive are Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 330 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,200 to $14,500 - averaging $5,743 for the location.
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