Back Bay West

Boston, MA

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Back Bay West - Boston, MA

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High-fashion and high-tech mix in this New England city

River • Historic • Architecture • Shopping • University •

Situated off the Charles River, Back Bay West is a historic neighborhood in Boston characterized by its Victorian brownstones and commercial developments. The town itself is divided by Commonwealth Avenue Mall, a greenway featuring historic monuments. To the north of the greenway sit the rows of historic architecture. To the south, the commercial streets find their homes. Newbury Street and Boylston Street are the main commercial corridors providing everything from grocers to high-end fashion stores. Back Bay West also sits just across the Charles River from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), making this historic city appealing to those affiliated with the university as well. Whether you’re a student, professional, or somewhere in between, Back Bay West has an array of rental choices sure to suit anyone’s style.

Transportation

99

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

93

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

89

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Charles River Reservation
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Coit Observatory
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Museum of Science

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Back Bay West

30 Dalton St

30 Dalton St

30 Dalton St,
Boston, MA 02115

$4,601 - $27,208 | 1-3 Beds

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston St,
Boston, MA 02199

$3,810 | 1 Bed

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston St,
Boston, MA 02199

$4,820 | 1 Bed

790 Boylston St

790 Boylston St

790 Boylston St,
Boston, MA 02199

$4,170 | Studio

28 Clearway St

28 Clearway St

28 Clearway St,
Boston, MA 02115

$2,900 - $5,800 | 1-3 Beds

1085 Boylston St

1085 Boylston St

1085 Boylston St,
Boston, MA 02215

$2,950 | 1 Bed

230 Newbury St

230 Newbury St

230 Newbury St,
Boston, MA 02116

$3,510 | 1 Bed

111 Norway St

111 Norway St

111 Norway St,
Boston, MA 02115

$3,100 | 1 Bed

405 Beacon St

405 Beacon St

405 Beacon St,
Boston, MA 02115

$2,145 | Studio

Houses for Rent in Back Bay West

184 Commonwealth Ave

184 Commonwealth Ave,
Boston, MA 02116

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $5,300

301 Beacon St

301 Beacon St,
Boston, MA 02116

4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | $35,000

208 Windsor St

208 Windsor St,
Cambridge, MA 02139

3 Beds | 3 Baths | $6,000

61 Chestnut St

61 Chestnut St,
Boston, MA 02108

6 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $20,000

612 Columbus Ave

612 Columbus Ave,
Boston, MA 02118

4 Beds | 1 Bath | $7,900

79 West Cedar St

79 West Cedar St,
Boston, MA 02114

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $4,200

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