Cheap Homes for Rent in West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (70 Rentals)

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property at 51 S Huntington Ave

$1,550 - $1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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property at 909 Beacon St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

909 Beacon St, Unit B2

909 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 750 Huntington Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.22 price per square foot 48 Hereford St Model at 48 Hereford St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 405 Beacon St Model at 405 Beacon St, Unit 10 starting at $2,095 with a $0.21 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.
48 Hereford St, Unit 248 Hereford StStudio ,1BA$0.22
405 Beacon St, Unit 10405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Worthington St, Unit 415 Worthington StStudio ,1BA$0.22
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1469 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
70 Peterborough St, Unit A70 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
12 Aberdeen St, Unit 2D12 Aberdeen StStudio ,1BA$0.22
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fens

What type of rentals are currently available in West Fens?

There are currently 3476 Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $17,900. There are also 1931 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Fens ranging from $950 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Fens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Fens ranges from $950 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,634.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Fens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Fens range from $1,300 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,150.

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