
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (101 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End Boston area of Boston.


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388 Meridian St, Unit #2

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
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Burbank Terrace

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

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93 Charles St

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room

7INK
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131 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

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507 Beacon St

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507 Beacon St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

503 Beacon St, Unit A

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

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223 Park Dr, Unit 1

302 Newbury St

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868 Beacon St

15-25 Hemenway St
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27 Park Dr, Unit 10

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

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399 Marlborough St

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5

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32 Saint Stephen St

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27 Park Dr, Unit 17

10 Marion St, Unit R
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58 Anderson St

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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505 Beacon St, Unit 13

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20
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West End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| West End Boston Studio Apartments | $2,822 | $1,575 | $8,669 |
| West End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,489 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,849 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,474 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,991 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,010 | $4,600 | $9,800 |
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Cheapest Available West End Boston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Boston area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Burbank Terrace priced from $1,575. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable West End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,772 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value West End Boston apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 35 Queensberry St, Unit 5 | 35 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End Boston is under $1,772.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Boston?
The cheapest apartment in West End Boston is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in West End Boston costs $7,250.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End Boston?
Cheap apartments in West End Boston have an average cost of $421 which is $6,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Boston.
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