Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (220 Rentals)

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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,399
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$1,399
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$1,399
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

180 Calumet St, Unit #2

180 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A
$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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property at 49 S Huntington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 51 S Huntington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 712 Shawmut Ave

$1,500 - $5,000

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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712 Shawmut Ave

BostonMA02119

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
$1,725
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$1,725
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$1,725
Studio Apartment Available Now

23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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property at 857 Beacon St

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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857 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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property at 59 S Huntington Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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59 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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117 Jersey St, Unit 7
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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117 Jersey St, Unit 7

117 Jersey StBoston, MA 02215
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30 Peterborough St, Unit D
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
Studio Apartment Available Now

30 Peterborough St, Unit D

30 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
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19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1

19 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of December 22, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2 Wait St, Unit 1R2 Wait St1BR,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8900 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
70 Peterborough St, Unit A70 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.18
84 Peterborough St, Unit 584 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2900 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
180 Calumet St, Unit #2180 Calumet St3BR,1BA$0.13
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Fens, Boston, MA

Ranked #104

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Fens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Fens Apartment is $2,000 at Terra on Lenox.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Fens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Fens is starting from $2,575 at 11 Tetlow.

What is the most affordable West Fens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Fens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 65 Saint Marys St and starts from $3,000.

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