Average Rent in West End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical West End, Boston, MA Rents

West End rentals average $3,215 for a studio rental to $6,130 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,410, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $933 (-26.03%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $2,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $169 (4.55%) year-over-year from $3,716 to $3,885. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $403 (-7.75%) year-over-year from $5,193 to $4,790. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $116 (-1.82%) year-over-year from $6,371 to $6,255. 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 1.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.95	$2,650	$3,583 (-26.03%)	$2,490 (6.43%)
1 BR	$5.01	$3,885	$3,716 (4.55%)	$3,746 (3.72%)
2 BR	$3.86	$4,790	$5,193 (-7.75%)	$5,033 (-4.82%)
3 BR	$3.96	$6,255	$6,371 (-1.82%)	$4,802 (30.27%)

Historical Rents in West End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near West End

There are a total of 3 cities nearby West End. The average rent in West End is currently $3,550 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Brockton, MA, with an average rent of $2,775, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West End, Boston, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,865 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 26.13% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA are about 16.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.01% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near West End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brockton, MA	$1,850	$1,695	$2,350	$2,775
Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,550	$4,000	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$3,148	$3,613	$4,481	$3,865

Top Neighborhoods Near West End

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near West End

Some of these counties include Brockton, MA, Boston, MA, and Cambridge, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,550. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brockton, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,775. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,865, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by West End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in West End, Boston, MA is 26.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West End, Boston, MA is 9.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA is 16.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brockton, MA	$1,850	$1,695	$2,350	$2,775
Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,550	$4,000	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$3,148	$3,613	$4,481	$3,865

Top Zipcodes Near West End

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $4,410. 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 $3,215 and an average price per square feet of $4.95. There are a total of 9 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 $3,943 and an average price per square feet of $5.01. There are a total of 18 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 $4,795 and an average price per square feet of $3.86. There are a total of 14 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 -0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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 $3,528/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.