
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (112 Rentals)
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7 Carolina St, Unit 3C

124 Bowdoin St

New Castle Court

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

27 Park Dr, Unit 10

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248 Newbury St, Unit 12

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Burbank Terrace

51 Park Dr

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507 Beacon St
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907 Beacon St

302 Newbury St

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868 Beacon St

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399 Marlborough St

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505 Beacon St, Unit 13

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334 Marlborough St, Unit 6

15-25 Hemenway St

853 Harrison Ave

82 Jersey St, Unit 1

1163 Boylston St, Unit 4
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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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1175 Boylston St

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5

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32 Saint Stephen St

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550 Columbus Ave, Unit 1

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1163 Boylston St, Unit 28

533 Newbury St, Unit B

767 Tremont St, Unit 8
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258 Beacon St, Unit 2A

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389 Beacon St

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333 Washington St, Unit 1

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507 Beacon St, Unit 8

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

405 Beacon St, Unit 4

405 Beacon St, Unit A

405 Beacon St, Unit C

405 Beacon St, Unit D

405 Beacon St, Unit 15
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405 Beacon St, Unit B

231-235 Park Dr, Unit 26

854 Beacon St, Unit D

854 Beacon St, Unit 8

55 Park Dr, Unit 18

27 Park Dr, Unit 15

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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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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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Boston Studio Apartments | $2,799 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,510 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,786 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,398 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,952 | $3,900 | $8,500 |
| West End Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,005 | $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 New Castle Court priced from $1,662. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Court | Newcastle | Studio,1BA | $1,662 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Burbank Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Boston area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. 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. |
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| 80 Phillips, Unit 5 | 80 Phillips | 2BR,1BA | $0.03 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph 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 |
| 80 Havre St, Unit 2 | 80 Havre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 6 Pembroke St, Unit 3 | 6 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 126 Jersey St, Unit 2 | 126 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Boston?
The cheapest apartment in West End Boston is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in West End Boston costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End Boston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 204 regular apartments in West End Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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 $497 which is $3,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Boston.
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