Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA (5,084 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Fens, Boston, MA

Ranked #99

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

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Fens, Boston, and the greater Boston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with kids? Amongst all of the communities in Boston, this residential submarket is known as amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, and having the best-rated education opportunities for the kids to attend available.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the finest high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, park access, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This part of Boston has come to be one of the A-list submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the West Fens Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

94 / 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 West Fens

How much are Studio apartments in West Fens?

There are currently 615 Studio Apartments in West Fens with rent ranges from $1,500 to $14,218 with an average price of $2,569.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Fens Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Fens ranges from $1,750 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,329.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Fens cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Fens range from $2,000 to $28,693. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,167.

How expensive are West Fens Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 816 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Fens on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $18,900 - averaging $4,923 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.