Average Rent in West End, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical West End, Boston, MA Rents

West End rentals average $2,980 for a studio rental to $5,333 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,678, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $663 (28.19%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $3,013. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $614 (21.37%) year-over-year from $2,873 to $3,488. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $728 (16.60%) year-over-year from $4,387 to $5,115. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,048 (45.99%) year-over-year from $4,453 to $6,500. 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 12.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.71	$3,013	$2,350 (28.19%)	$2,654 (13.52%)
1 BR	$4.23	$3,488	$2,873 (21.37%)	$2,858 (22.05%)
2 BR	$4.20	$5,115	$4,387 (16.60%)	$3,582 (42.78%)
3 BR	$4.15	$6,500	$4,453 (45.99%)	$4,820 (34.85%)

Historical Rents in West End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near West End

There are a total of 10 cities nearby West End. The average rent in West End is currently $3,517 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West End, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 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 41.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA are about 36.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near West End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,550	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,800	$2,509
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,600	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$725	$2,437	$3,000	$2,850
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,548	$2,800	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,838	$3,005	$3,789	$3,534
Boston, MA	$2,745	$3,400	$3,984	$3,636
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,775	$3,700	$3,900
Brookline, MA	$2,020	$2,950	$3,700	$4,000
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near West End

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near West End. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near West End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near West End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,800 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West End's average rent, which is only $3,678. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West End, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,134 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West End. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,953	$3,547	$3,134
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,418	$3,000	$3,348	$3,225
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,395	$3,598	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,450	$3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,200	$3,550	$4,100	$3,500
South End, Boston, MA	$3,008	$3,425	$4,700	$3,545
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$3,575
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,641	$3,000	$3,625
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,350	$4,429	$3,642
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$3,000	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,000	$3,400	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,500	$4,721	$3,819
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,426	$4,500	$3,858
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,232	$3,603	$5,600	$3,995
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,899	$4,508	$4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$3,998	$4,640	$4,037
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,240	$3,795	$4,750	$4,158
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,514	$5,800	$4,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,425	$4,500

Top Counties Near West End

There are a total of 19 counties located by West End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,517. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by West End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in West End, Boston, MA is 41.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West End, Boston, MA is 27.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA is 36.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,550	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,800	$2,509
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,600	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$725	$2,437	$3,000	$2,850
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,548	$2,800	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,838	$3,005	$3,789	$3,534
Boston, MA	$2,745	$3,400	$3,984	$3,636
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,775	$3,700	$3,900
Brookline, MA	$2,020	$2,950	$3,700	$4,000
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near West End

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near West End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,548. A total of 20 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,509 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,500. That's at least $5 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 $2,810 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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	$2,715	$3,455	$4,228	$3,675
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,679	$4,507	$4,015
02141, Cambridge, MA	$2,989	$3,350	$4,000	$3,500
02113, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,200	$3,795	$3,500
02109, Boston, MA	$2,613	$3,316	$4,380	$3,548
02116, Boston, MA	$2,843	$3,535	$5,500	$4,002
02111, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,498	$5,201	$4,005
02139, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,770	$3,400	$3,450
02118, Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,400	$4,737	$3,583
02210, Boston, MA	$3,240	$3,800	$4,965	$4,100

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 $3,678. 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 $2,980 and an average price per square feet of $4.71. There are a total of 7 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 $3,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.23. There are a total of 25 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 $4,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.20. 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 0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.46% 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 $2,942/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.