Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Harrington's Place
Studio Apartments

Harrington's Place

55 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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96 Saint Botolph St
1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Saint Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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196 St. Botolph St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

196 St. Botolph St

196 St. Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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49 Gloucester
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Gloucester

49 Gloucester StBoston, MA 02115
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312 Beacon St
Studio Apartments

312 Beacon St

312 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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The Hereford
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hereford

45-49 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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39 Saint Botolph St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39 Saint Botolph St

39 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Marlborough St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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290 Newbury St
1 Bedroom Apartments

290 Newbury St

290 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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300 Marlborough St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Marlborough St

300 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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245 Beacon St
Studio Apartments

245 Beacon St

245 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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409 Marlborough St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

409 Marlborough St

409 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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114-120 Hemenway St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

114-120 Hemenway St

114-120 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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Cheapest Available Back Bay Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,025
57 Westland Ave1 bed for February1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Bay area is the $0.18 price per square foot 60 Huntington Ave Model at 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Back Bay apartment is the 60 Huntington Ave Model at 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 starting at $1,825 with a $0.18 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.
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
49 Hemenway St, Unit #949 Hemenway St1BR,1BA$0.23
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25

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

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 Fenway Parkside listed at $2,025.

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 $3,100 at Flats on Westland.

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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