Cheap Homes for Rent in West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (91 Rentals)

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40 Alleghany St

BostonMA02120
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59 Calumet St, Unit Room Rental

59 Calumet St
BostonMA02120

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14 Aberdeen St, Unit A

14 Aberdeen St
BostonMA02215
property at 19 Aberdeen St

19 Aberdeen St, Unit A

19 Aberdeen St
BostonMA02215

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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Fens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Fens area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village At Brookline priced from $1,680. 886-896 Huntington Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable West Fens apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village At Brookline55+/Accessible - INCOME RESTRICTED - 99 Kent Stree1BR,1BA$1,680
886-896 Huntington AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
The BaldwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 900 Huntington Ave Model at 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 115 Jersey St Model at 115 Jersey St, Unit 6 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 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.
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8900 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 9380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
7 Miner St, Unit 854 - 37 Miner StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A1061 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
767 Tremont St, Unit 2767 Tremont StStudio ,1BA$0.20
857 Beacon St, Unit B2857 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
20 Bay State Rd, Unit 41 BAY STATE RD- #BR20 Bay State RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
400 Beacon St, Unit 405 BEACON ST 2400 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Fens, Boston, MA

Ranked #99

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Fens

What type of rentals are currently available in West Fens?

There are currently 3186 Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $20,055. There are also 2131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Fens ranging from $1,025 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 $1,025 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,315.

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 $17,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,398.

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