
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (218 Rentals)
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2

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923 Beacon St, Unit 2

51 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

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468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

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457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

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464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

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483 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

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30 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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698 Huntington Ave
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769 Tremont St, Unit 2

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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389 Beacon St, Unit 15

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2

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880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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70 Peterborough St, Unit 24

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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117 Jersey St, Unit 7

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34
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59 S Huntington Ave

Terra on Lenox

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461 Massachusetts Avenue

461 Massachusetts Ave

Fenway Parkside

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The Baldwin

67 S Huntington Ave

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35 Bay State Rd, Unit BR

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10 Forsyth St, Unit 5

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768 Tremont St, Unit 2
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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 | $2,650 | $1,550 | $5,813 |
| West Fens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,163 | $1,399 | $8,012 |
| West Fens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,125 | $1,995 | $9,995 |
| West Fens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,931 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,191 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,616 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,739 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 886-896 Huntington Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.13 price per square foot 180 Calumet St Model at 180 Calumet St, Unit #2 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 900 Huntington Ave Model at 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 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. |
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| 180 Calumet St, Unit #2 | 180 Calumet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.13 |
| 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2 | 900 Huntington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2 | 880 Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34 | 2 Lansdowne St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 55 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 55 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1050 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1050 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 51 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 51 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 45 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 45 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Fens, Boston, MA
Ranked #102
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Fens?
The cheapest apartment in West Fens is 886-896 Huntington Avenue which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in West Fens costs $15,183.
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 280 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 $603 which is $14,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Fens.
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