Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (160 Rentals)

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property at 101.5 Calumet St

$1,380

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$1,380
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$1,380

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101.5 Calumet St

BostonMA02120
property at 101.5 Calumet St

$1,430

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$1,430
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$1,430

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101.5 Calumet St

Roxbury CrossingMA02120

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property at 466 Commonwealth Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 606

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215

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property at 70 Fenway

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

70 Fenway

BostonMA02115

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property at 1250 Boylston St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1250 Boylston St, Unit 2

1250 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 27 Park Dr

$1,900

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$1,900
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Park Dr, Unit 1

27 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
property at 465 Park Dr

$1,900 - $4,000

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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465 Park Dr

BostonMA02215

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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 EustonStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
65 Saint Marys StStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 81 Saint Botolph St Model at 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 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.
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Worthington St, Unit 415 Worthington StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
35 Queensberry St, Unit 535 Queensberry StStudio ,1BA$0.22
382 Riverway, Unit 26382 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.22
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23
380 Riverway, Unit 3380 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Fens

What type of rentals are currently available in West Fens?

There are currently 1855 Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $15,200. There are also 1894 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Fens ranging from $1,125 to $30,000.

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 $1,125 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,989.

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 $2,800 to $14,398, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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