
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (127 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Fens area of Boston.


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923 Beacon St

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848 Huntington Ave

15-25 Hemenway St

28 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit B3

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B4
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51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 203

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157 Hillside St, Unit 1, Unit 1

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

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507 Beacon St

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868 Beacon St

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399 Marlborough St

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27 Wait St, Unit 303, Unit 303
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78 S Huntington Ave

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698 Huntington Ave

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505 Beacon St

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7, Unit 7

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8

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62 S Huntington Ave, Unit 11, Unit 11

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501 Beacon St, Unit C, Unit C

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507 Beacon St
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8, Unit 8

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405 Beacon St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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390 Riverway, Unit 12, Unit 12

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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380 Riverway, Unit 9, Unit 9
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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40, Unit 40

83 Westland Ave

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70 Peterborough St, Unit 24, Unit 24

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350 Beacon St, Unit 3B, Unit 3B

890 Huntington Ave, Unit B-1

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20, Unit 20

405 Beacon St, Unit 8

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434 Marlborough St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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65 Burbank St

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9 Buswell St
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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Fens?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fens Studio Apartments | $2,526 | $1,550 | $5,500 |
| West Fens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $1,299 | $7,770 |
| West Fens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,061 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,918 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,089 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,492 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,273 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA
As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.22 price per square foot 48 Hereford St Model at 48 Hereford St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 15 Worthington St Model at 15 Worthington St, Unit 4 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Fens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Hereford St, Unit 2 | 48 Hereford St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 15 Worthington St, Unit 4 | 15 Worthington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 69 S Huntington Ave | 69 S Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 84 Peterborough St, Unit 5 | 84 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 405 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 405 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2 | 81 S Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Fens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Fens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Fens is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Fens?
The cheapest apartment in West Fens is 51 Park Dr which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in West Fens costs $11,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Fens?
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 142 regular apartments in West Fens 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 Fens?
Cheap apartments in West Fens have an average cost of $431 which is $11,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Fens.
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