Cheap Homes for Rent in the West End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (199 Rentals)

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property at 100 Captains Row

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

100 Captains Row, Unit 103

100 Captains Row
ChelseaMA02150

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property at 68 Norfolk St

$1,400

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$1,400
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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Norfolk St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 28 Avon St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Avon St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 155 Prospect St

$1,460

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$1,460
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

155 Prospect St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 294 D St

$1,490

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

294 D St, Unit 292-294 D str. #2, Room C

294 D St
BostonMA02127
property at 18 Rush St

$1,500 - $1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Rush St

SomervilleMA02145

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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. Burbank Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. 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
Burbank TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,675
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Boston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 16 Cumberland St Model at 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. 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.
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
35 Queensberry St, Unit 535 Queensberry StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in West End Boston?

There are currently 4464 Apartments for Rent in West End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $22,849. There are also 3055 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End Boston ranging from $1,100 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End Boston ranges from $1,100 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,557.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West End Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West End Boston range from $875 to $18,180, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,160 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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