Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (102 Rentals)

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40 Jamaicaway
$1,2001 Bedroom Condo for RentAvailable Now

40 Jamaicaway, Unit 16

40 Jamaicaway
Boston, MA 02130
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259 Beacon St
$1,850Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

259 Beacon St, Unit BF

259 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116
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241 Beacon St
$1,850Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

241 Beacon St, Unit BF

241 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116
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3 Fairfield St
$1,995Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

3 Fairfield St, Unit 2

3 Fairfield St
Boston, MA 02116
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86 St Botolph St
$1,995Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

86 St Botolph St

Boston, MA 02116
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290 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

290 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 24

290 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02115
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14 Isabella St
$2,0001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

14 Isabella St, Unit G

14 Isabella St
Boston, MA 02116
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290 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

290 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02115
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272 Newbury St
$2,095Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

272 Newbury St

Boston, MA 02116
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272 Newbury St
$2,095Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

272 Newbury St, Unit #13

272 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
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268 Newbury St
$2,195Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable May 1, 2025

268 Newbury St, Unit 13

268 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
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272 Newbury St
$2,195Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

272 Newbury St, Unit #13

272 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
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248 Newbury St
$2,195Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Sep 1, 2025

248 Newbury St, Unit #10

248 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
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515 Beacon St
$2,200Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

515 Beacon St, Unit 4

515 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02215
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509 Beacon St
$2,200Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

509 Beacon St, Unit 4

509 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02215
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509 Beacon St
$2,200Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

509 Beacon St, Unit 4

509 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02215
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509 Beacon St
$2,200Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

509 Beacon St, Unit 4

509 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02215
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511 Beacon St
$2,200Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

511 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02215
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3 Gloucester St
$2,250Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

3 Gloucester St, Unit BM

3 Gloucester St
Boston, MA 02115
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1124 Boylston St
$2,275Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

1124 Boylston St, Unit 54

1124 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
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45 Hemenway St
$2,300Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

45 Hemenway St, Unit 35

45 Hemenway St
Boston, MA 02115
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464 Commonwealth Ave
$2,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Jun 1, 2025

464 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 26

464 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
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172 Marlborough St
$2,350Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

172 Marlborough St, Unit BF

172 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
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49 Saint Stephen St
$2,375Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Sep 1, 2025

49 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5

49 Saint Stephen St
Boston, MA 02115
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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Bay?

There are currently 1511 Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,545 to $35,000. There are also 716 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Bay ranging from $1,200 to $20,000.

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 $1,200 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,578.

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 $3,200 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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