Average Rent in West End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical West End, Boston, MA Rents

West End rentals average $2,819 for a studio rental to $5,943 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,550, or roughly $50 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $191 (7.23%) year-over-year from $2,646 to $2,837. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (6.56%) year-over-year from $3,238 to $3,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $263 (-5.14%) year-over-year from $5,108 to $4,845. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $508 (9.34%) year-over-year from $5,435 to $5,943. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 5.44% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$52.13	$2,837	$2,646 (7.23%)	$2,720 (4.30%)
1 BR	$48.98	$3,450	$3,238 (6.56%)	$3,127 (10.34%)
2 BR	$48.97	$4,845	$5,108 (-5.14%)	$4,631 (4.62%)
3 BR	$46.85	$5,943	$5,435 (9.34%)	$4,625 (28.49%)

Historical Rents in West End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near West End

There are a total of 29 cities nearby West End. The average rent in West End is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West End, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 per month.

Let's compare West End, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West End, Boston, MA is 33.48% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA are about 44.42% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 43.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near West End, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,325	$2,900	$2,925
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675

Top Neighborhoods Near West End

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near West End. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 total neighborhoods in or near West End, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West End's average rent, which is actually $3,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West End, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West End. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,350	$2,925	$1,775
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,875	$1,988	$2,450	$2,725
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,025	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,333	$2,500	$3,225	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,000	$4,100	$3,050
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,100	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,423	$3,100	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,225	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,665	$3,250	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,698	$3,600	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,475	$3,500
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,930	$4,050	$3,550
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,128	$3,400	$4,225	$3,768
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,250	$3,800
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,598	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,250	$4,500	$4,365
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,985	$5,750	$4,963

Top Counties Near West End

There are a total of 29 counties located by West End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,820. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by West End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in West End, Boston, MA is 30.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West End, Boston, MA is 35.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA is 44.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,325	$2,900	$2,925
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675

Top Zipcodes Near West End

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near West End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,125. A total of 20 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,013. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West End, Boston, MA is $2,591 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in West End, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,515	$3,550
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$5,250	$3,600
02111, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,700	$5,225	$4,000
02129, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,950	$3,700
02118, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,200	$4,025	$3,760
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,400	$3,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,950	$3,250
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,800	$4,100	$3,975
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,100	$3,950

Frequently Asked Questions - West End Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West End, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for West End, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West End, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in West End, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in West End, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,819 and an average price per square feet of $52.13. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West End.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in West End, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,450 and an average price per square feet of $48.98. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West End.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in West End, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,948 and an average price per square feet of $48.97. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West End.

How have rent prices in West End, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in West End, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West End, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in West End, Boston, MA is around $2,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.