
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (116 Rentals)
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A

49 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

53 S Huntington Ave

53 S Huntington Ave

457 Beacon St

51 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

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157 Hillside St, Unit 1
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16-40 Queensberry Street

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

886-896 Huntington Avenue

10 Wait St

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50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21

857 Beacon St

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

10 Wait St

74 S Huntington Ave

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698 Huntington Ave
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179 St Botolph St

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464 Beacon St, Unit 1F

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464 Beacon St, Unit 1F

10 Wait St

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62 S Huntington Ave, Unit 11

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5

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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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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8
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10 Wait St

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501 Beacon St, Unit C

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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit BR

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380 Riverway, Unit 9

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70 Peterborough St, Unit A

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350 Beacon St, Unit 3B

890 Huntington Ave

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390 Riverway, Unit 12

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5
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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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70 Peterborough St, Unit 24

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R

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2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34

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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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34 Worthington St, Unit 3
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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 | $2,603 | $1,550 | $5,095 |
| West Fens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,250 | $9,999 |
| West Fens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,136 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,954 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,272 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,753 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,906 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Saint Marys St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 886-896 Huntington Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2 Wait St Model at 2 Wait St, Unit 1R in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 900 Huntington Ave Model at 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 starting at $2,000 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wait St, Unit 1R | 2 Wait St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 | 900 Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 70 Peterborough St, Unit A | 70 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 84 Peterborough St, Unit 5 | 84 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 115 Jersey St, Unit 6 | 115 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 111 Jersey St, Unit 7 | 111 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 | 1161 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8 | 69 S Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 501 Beacon St, Unit C | 501 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Fens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Fens?
The cheapest apartment in West Fens is 65 Saint Marys St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in West Fens costs $10,095.
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 108 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 $417 which is $9,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Fens.
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