Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (96 Rentals)

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property at 5 Sachem St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5 Sachem St, Unit 2

5 Sachem St
BostonMA02120
property at 14 Hillside St
$1,100 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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14 Hillside St

BostonMA02120
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property at 178 Hillside St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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178 Hillside St, Unit 1

178 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
property at 7 Warwick St
$1,150 - $5,600

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Base Rent$1,150 - $5,600
Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $5,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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7 Warwick St

BostonMA02120

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property at 465 Park Dr
$1,900 - $4,000

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Base Rent$1,900 - $4,000
Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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465 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 27 Park Dr
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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27 Park Dr, Unit 1

27 Park Dr
BostonMA02215

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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Fens Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the West Fens area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed home found at 18 S Huntington Ave priced from $1,000. 18 S Huntington Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West Fens homes for rent in Boston, MA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,000
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,100
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,100

Best Value Homes for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the West Fens area is the $0.11 price per square foot 5 Sachem St Model at 5 Sachem St, Unit 2 in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West Fens rental home is the 178 Hillside St Model at 178 Hillside St, Unit 1 in the West Fens neighborhood starting at $1,150 with a $0.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Fens homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Sachem St, Unit 25 Sachem St1BR, 1BA$0.11
178 Hillside St, Unit 1178 Hillside St5BR, 2BA$0.12
27 Park Dr, Unit 127 Park DrStudio, 1BA$0.19
280 Commonwealth Ave, Unit G1280 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.24
132 Hemenway St, Unit 44132 Hemenway StStudio, 1BA$0.24
270 Huntington Ave, Unit 1270 Huntington AveStudio, 1BA$0.24
461 Park Dr, Unit 201461 Park DrStudio, 1BA$0.25
42 Fenway, Unit #2942 Fenway1BR, 1BA$0.25
1161 Boylston St1161 Boylston St1BR, 1BA$0.25
25 Saint Stephen St, Unit 2225 Saint Stephen StStudio, 1BA$0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Fens

What type of rentals are currently available in West Fens?

There are currently 1588 Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $15,200. There are also 1193 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Fens ranging from $1,000 to $60,000.

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 $1,000 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,832.

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 $13,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,430 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,330 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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