Average Rent in West End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical West End, Boston, MA Rents

West End rentals average $2,835 for a studio rental to $5,845 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,770, or roughly $52 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $156 (5.82%) year-over-year from $2,679 to $2,835. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $386 (11.69%) year-over-year from $3,302 to $3,688. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $443 (-8.54%) year-over-year from $5,193 to $4,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-7.04%) year-over-year from $6,287 to $5,845. 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 3.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$54.78	$2,835	$2,679 (5.82%)	$2,483 (14.16%)
1 BR	$51.45	$3,688	$3,302 (11.69%)	$3,185 (15.78%)
2 BR	$51.79	$4,750	$5,193 (-8.54%)	$5,003 (-5.05%)
3 BR	$44.00	$5,845	$6,287 (-7.04%)	$4,250 (37.53%)

Historical Rents in West End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near West End

There are a total of 27 cities nearby West End. The average rent in West End is currently $2,795 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, 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 $5,325 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 36.51% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 37.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA are about 43.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.69% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near West End, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,500	$2,773	$2,795
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

Top Neighborhoods Near West End

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near West End. Some of these neighborhoods include Eagle Hill, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Jeffries Point - Airport. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 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 $3,500 per month. A total of 32 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West End's average rent, which is actually $3,770. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West End, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 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
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,350	$3,000	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,575	$2,598	$3,000	$3,125
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,650	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,650	$3,200	$3,225
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,000	$3,350	$3,500
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,650	$3,500
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	$1,995	$2,600	$3,550	$3,638
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,175	$3,795
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$3,950	$3,850
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$3,650	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,350	$3,900
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,400	$4,400	$4,163
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,150	$5,810	$4,250
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$4,350
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,300	$4,275	$4,400
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

Top Counties Near West End

There are a total of 27 counties located by West End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Winthrop Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by West End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in West End, Boston, MA is 36.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West End, Boston, MA is 37.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA is 43.75% 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	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,500	$2,773	$2,795
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

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 $3,225. A total of 21 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $60 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 $2,568 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,141 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02111, Boston, MA	$1,575	$3,800	$5,440	$4,100
02129, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,350	$3,950	$3,900
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,825	$3,500	$3,700
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,980	$4,000	$3,250
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02127, Boston, MA	$1,975	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02120, Boston, MA	$1,275	$3,135	$3,600	$4,450

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 $3,770. 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 $2,835 and an average price per square feet of $54.78. 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 $3,675 and an average price per square feet of $51.45. There are a total of 33 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 $4,800 and an average price per square feet of $51.79. There are a total of 25 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% 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 $3,016/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.