Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fens Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (476 Rentals)

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property at 248 Newbury St

248 Newbury St

BostonMA02116

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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property at 141 Hillside St

141 Hillside St

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West Fens, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fens, MA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Fens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 73 Westland Ave Model at 73 Westland Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value West Fens apartment is the 246 Beacon St Model at 246 Beacon St, Unit BF starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 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.
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Fens, Boston, MA

Ranked #99

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
West Fens, Boston, MA

School data provided by Great Schools

Best Local Schools in
West Fens, Boston, MA

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Getting Around the West Fens Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

94 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Fens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Fens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Fens is at 17 Burney St listed at $1,950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Fens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Fens Apartment is $1,800 at .

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Fens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Fens is starting from $3,000 at Roxbury Corners.

What is the most affordable West Fens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Fens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $3,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.