
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (89 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End Boston area of Boston.


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 East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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923 Beacon St

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101 Orleans St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

15-25 Hemenway St

7INK

Boylston St, 40

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
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Furnished Private Bedroom in South 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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52 River St, Unit B, Unit B

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

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58 S Russell St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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8 Louisburg Sq, Unit BF, Unit BF

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27 Temple St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Charlestown

21 Hancock St, Unit 4

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

10 Marion St, Unit R

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

302 Newbury St

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868 Beacon St
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399 Marlborough St

144 Chelsea St

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15 Anderson St

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34 Anderson St

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30 Anderson St, Unit 22, Unit 22

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

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24 Mount Vernon St

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Boston Studio Apartments | $2,843 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,346 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,938 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,363 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| West End Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,346 | $7,200 | $9,995 |
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Cheapest Available West End Boston Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,576 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Boston area is the $0.03 price per square foot 141 Cottage St Model at 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 in the in the Airport neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West End Boston apartment is the 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,050 with a $0.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 | 141 Cottage St | 4BR,1BA | $0.03 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 84 Peterborough St, Unit 5 | 84 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 405 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 405 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 8 Fulkerson St, Unit R | 8 Fulkerson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,700.
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 $8,000.
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 167 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 $511 which is $7,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Boston.
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