Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (211 Rentals)

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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
886-896 Huntington AvenueBasement StudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 111 Jersey St Model at 111 Jersey St, Unit 7 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 Fens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 24380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
384 Riverway, Unit 12384 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 9380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
390 Riverway, Unit 27390 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Fens, Boston, MA

Ranked #98

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
West Fens, Boston, MA

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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 $1,895.

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 24 regular apartments in West Fens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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