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248 Newbury St
$1,795Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Sep 1

248 Newbury St

Boston, MA 02116
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179 St Botolph St
$2,050Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 1

179 St Botolph St

Boston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St
$2,175Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Sep 1

405 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02115
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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
57 Westland Ave1 bed for February1BR,1BA$2,150
Flats on WestlandS1Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of February 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.26 price per square foot 383 Commonwealth Ave Model at 383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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.
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4A383 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.26
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.19
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
84 Appleton St, Unit 184 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.26
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 365 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.22
30 Edgerly Rd30 Edgerly RdStudio ,1BA$0.23
52 Charlesgate E, Unit 10452 Charlesgate E1BR,1BA$0.26
509 Beacon St, Unit 2509 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
243 W Newton St, Unit 4243 W Newton StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Back Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Back Bay is at Flats on Westland listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Bay Apartment is $2,150 at 57 Westland Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Back Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Bay is starting from $2,750 at 165-171 Hemenway St.

What is the most affordable Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Back Bay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 57 Westland Ave and starts from $4,200.

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