Cheap Homes for Rent in West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (41 Rentals)

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property at 181 Northampton St

$1,480

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$1,480
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$1,480

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 19, 2026

181 Northampton St

BostonMA02118

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property at 14 Aberdeen St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

14 Aberdeen St, Unit A

14 Aberdeen St
BostonMA02215
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 Jan 15, 2026

909 Beacon St, Unit B2

909 Beacon St
BostonMA02215

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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

Available Now

750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2 Wait St Model at 2 Wait St, Unit 1R in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 900 Huntington Ave Model at 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2 Wait St, Unit 1R2 Wait St1BR,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8900 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
70 Peterborough St, Unit A70 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
84 Peterborough St, Unit 584 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2900 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
180 Calumet St, Unit #2180 Calumet St3BR,1BA$0.13
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Fens, Boston, MA

Ranked #104

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 3226 Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $17,900. There are also 1696 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Fens ranging from $750 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 $750 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,087.

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 $1,075 to $15,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,150.

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