Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (174 Rentals)

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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 4 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,457. Boylston St, 40 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here are the most affordable West End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,457
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West End Boston apartment is the 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit #175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #104

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the West End Boston Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 The Anchorage listed at $1,800.

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 $1,613.

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