Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (143 Rentals)

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 93 Beacon St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

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93 Beacon St

BostonMA02108
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195 Maverick St, Unit B1
$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
Studio Apartment Available Jul 1

195 Maverick St, Unit B1

195 Maverick StBoston, MA 02128
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269 Bolton St
$1,800 - $4,050
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$1,800 - $4,050
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269 Bolton St

269 Bolton StBoston, MA 02127
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 120 Eutaw St

$1,850

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$1,850
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120 Eutaw St

BostonMA02128

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property at 286 Princeton St

$1,850 - $3,800

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$1,850
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286 Princeton St

BostonMA02128
property at 857 Beacon St

$1,895

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$1,895
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857 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
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34 Anderson St
$1,900 - $2,900
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$1,900 - $2,900
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34 Anderson St

34 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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West End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Boston area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,693. Here are the most affordable West End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKImpact4BR,2BA$1,693
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Boston area is the $0.18 price per square foot 269 Bolton St Model at 269 Bolton St in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
269 Bolton St269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.18
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
97 Cottage St, Unit 197 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.21
117 Beacon St117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
8 Fulkerson St, Unit R8 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.17
28 Decatur St28 Decatur StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts including West End Boston, Boston, and the greater Boston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End Boston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End Boston is at 103 Hemenway St listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Boston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Boston Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

What is the most affordable West End Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,828.

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