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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA. 84 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with two beds and a couch
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    860 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room and kitchen with furniture and a table
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    130 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113
    STUDIO $1,004
    1 BED $1,234
    2 BEDS $1,455

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    243 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
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    1 BED $1,797
    2 BEDS $2,075+

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a large brick building with a tree in front of it
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    179 St. Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,500+
  • a living room with a leather couch and a kitchen with a refrigerator
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    115 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111
    STUDIO $1,876
    1 BED $2,121

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a restaurant with a bar and tables and chairs and a kitchen
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    217 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
    STUDIO $2,860+
    3 BEDS $1,901+

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a table
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    55 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215
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    1 BED $2,400
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • a kitchen with an island and a living room with a couch
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    50 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
    STUDIO $2,577+
    1 BED $3,135+
    2 BEDS $4,041+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    9 Miner Street, Fenway, MA 02215
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    784 Main St., Cambridge, MA 02139
    1 BED $3,100
    2 BEDS $2,730+

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  • a living room with a large window and a table with chairs
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    431 Melnea Cass Boulevard, Boston, MA 02119
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    218 Thorndike St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $2,940
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  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a sink
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    12-14 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
    STUDIO $2,975+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a bed
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    1260 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
    STUDIO $3,093+
    1 BED $4,183+
    2 BEDS $5,281+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window
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    157 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    10 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a tv
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    45 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118
    1 BED $3,125+
    2 BEDS $4,330+
  • a kitchen and living room with a bar and a dining table
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    110 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114
    STUDIO $3,135+
    1 BED $3,415+
    2 BEDS $4,975+
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  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen in the background
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    899 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $3,184+
    1 BED $3,876+
    2 BEDS $5,359+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    888 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
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  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a kitchen with a refrigerator
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    140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    5 Oak Street West, Boston, MA 02116
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  • a childrens playground in the middle of an apartment building
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    232 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    488 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
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  • a playground with slides in front of a brick building
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    1855 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,800 and $3,100.

How many cheap rentals are available in Back Bay, Boston, MA on RentCafe?

There are 7 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Back Bay, Boston, MA were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average Back Bay, Boston, MA cheap apartment size is 398 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

Cheap apartments in Back Bay, Boston, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

A cheap apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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