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272 Newbury St

BostonMA02116

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BostonMA02215

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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 15, 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 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 starting at $2,050 with a $0.21 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
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
49 Hemenway St, Unit #949 Hemenway St1BR,1BA$0.23
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
89 Saint Botolph St, Unit 389 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.25
1198 Boylston St, Unit 11198 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1802 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $16,500. There are also 1195 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,650 to $22,500.

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 $1,650 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,035.

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 $3,295 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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