Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (48 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Back Bay area of Boston.
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
106 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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from $1,5004 Bedroom Apartment Available May 12
73 Westland Ave, Unit 4
73 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
25 Cumberland St
BostonMA02115
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248 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
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from $1,825Studio Apartment Available Now
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103
60 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02116
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from $1,825Studio Apartment Available Now
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103
60 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02116
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from $1,895Studio Apartment Available Sep 1
389 Marlborough St, Unit D
389 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
54 S Huntington Ave
BostonMA02130
405 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
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405 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
78 S Huntington Ave
BostonMA02130
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405 Beacon St
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from $2,000Studio Apartment Available Sep 1
1161 Boylston St, Unit 20
1161 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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from $1,3001 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
Tazar Properties
68 Calumet StRoxbury Crossing, MA 02120
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Back Bay, Boston, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Studio Apartments | $2,659 | $1,500 | $8,580 |
| Back Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $1,300 | $8,880 |
| Back Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,507 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,807 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,167 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Back Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,779 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenway Parkside | 91 Westland Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| 57 Westland Ave | 1 bed for February | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 | 307 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 | 1154 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 73 Westland Ave | 73 Westland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 30 Edgerly Rd | 30 Edgerly Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1 | 171 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 55 Huntington Ave, Unit 59-5 | 55 Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 55 Huntington Ave, Unit 59-5 | 55 Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 168 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 168 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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 Cheap Back Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Back Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Back Bay is under $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Back Bay is 57 Westland Ave which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Back Bay costs $8,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Back Bay?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 119 regular apartments in Back Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Back Bay?
Cheap apartments in Back Bay have an average cost of $864 which is $8,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Back Bay.
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