We all know the Back Bay is not cheap.  But just how expensive is it?

Well, let’s just say, even in a tough economy, the Back Bay appears to be maintaining its status as the most expensive of all neighborhoods in the Boston apartment market.  According to the multiple listing service, the average asking price right now for a Back Bay apartment is $3,702.  Not too shabby.  But even that pales in comparison to these top 5 highest priced Back Bay apartments listed for rent right now:

1 Charles Street South - Unit 5D
Rent: $8,500
Back Bay

Fantastic opportunity to get into this D unit Floor Plan- Spectacular views of Boston Common, Spacious, about 2k sq.ft. 2br/2.5ba, beautiful Herringbone Cherry floors, State-of-the-art kitchen w/ Double Viking convection ovens, Sub-Zero, wine cooler & granite countertops. Marble Baths, abundant storage, 1 Assigned parking space. One Charles Street South is a full-service building. Doorman service, 24hr concierge, library, caterer’s kitchen for your private events & fitness center with sauna.  Contact us if you’d like more photos or info.

216 Beacon - Unit 1
Rent: $10,000
Back Bay

FURNISHED to the nines- a very gracious and classic GARDEN, FIRST AND SECOND floor TRIPLEX. October to May. Best location with Charles River Views. Garden Level- expansive landscaped patio straight out to parking. Breakfast nook, open kitchen sitting room, full bath, office with built ins. Parlor floor- formal living room with high ceilings,wet bar, entry foyer. Second floor- 2 spacious bedrooms with bay windows, en-suite bathrooms. All bathrooms have been recently renovated, many new upgrades.  Contact us if you’d like more photos or info.

2 Commonwealth - Unit 12A
Rent: $15,000
Back Bay

Stunning views from this 12th floor residence with gorgeous double living room overlooking the Boston Public Garden. Fabulous floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Carlton House offers 24 hour concierge, valet garage parking for one car and dining room service from The Taj Hotel.  Contact us if you’d like more photos or info.

776 Boylston St - Unit E9-B
Rent: $18,500
Back Bay

Amazing FRONT FACING totally finished 2 Bed/2.5 Bath at the Mandarin Oriental! On the 9th floor of the desirable East tower, this 2600+ sq ft luxury residence offers the best in full service living that Boston has to offer! Oversized living dining room with cascading views over Back Bay Proper to the campus of MIT and beyond! Finished with beautiful Ash floors, custom moldings and built-ins, and a gas fireplace! 1 Assigned Parking Space Included!  Contact us if you’d like more photos or info.

1 Huntington Ave. - Unit 1801
Rent: $21,000
Back Bay

Exceptional architectural details abound is this luxurious top-floor penthouse. There is a stunning arched entryway and the common space has three elements: dining area, sitting area and living room. There are expansive windows on three sides featuring panoramic Boston views. The eat-in-kitchen has granite countertops, a center island, and state-of-the-art appliances. Rare opportunity to live in an exceptional home in a full-service, luxury building with two parking spaces.  Contact us if you’d like more photos or info.

The buildings listed above are certainly some of the Back Bay’s most prestigious addresses that contain these stunning examples of opulence.  In terms of luxury apartments in Boston, they certainly are the crème de la crème.

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