
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (174 Rentals)
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36 Calumet St

120 Riverway

28 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

Burbank Terrace

327 Huntington Ave

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B4

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 203
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53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 205

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

290 Newbury St, Unit RL

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131 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

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507 Beacon St

503 Beacon St, Unit A

127 Bay State Rd

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223 Park Dr, Unit 1

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507 Beacon St
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302 Newbury St

15-25 Hemenway St

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

27 Park Dr, Unit 10

65 Burbank St

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868 Beacon St

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7
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32 Saint Stephen St

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505 Beacon St

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R

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390 Riverway, Unit 12

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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380 Riverway, Unit 9
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471 Commonwealth Ave

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471 Commonwealth Ave

405 Beacon St, Unit 8

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399 Marlborough St

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Flats on Westland

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9 Buswell St

Fenway Parkside

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190 W Springfield St, Unit 4

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389 Beacon St

854 Beacon St, Unit 8
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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 | $2,714 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $1,675 | $8,992 |
| West Fens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,487 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,915 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,911 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,047 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| West Fens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,168 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 21 Euston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.23 price per square foot 16 Cumberland St Model at 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 | 16 Cumberland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Worthington St, Unit 4 | 15 Worthington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1067 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 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 |
| 1050 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1050 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 35 Queensberry St, Unit 5 | 35 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 382 Riverway, Unit 26 | 382 Riverway | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Fens?
The cheapest apartment in West Fens is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in West Fens costs $9,000.
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 165 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 $520 which is $8,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Fens.
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