Average Rent in West End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical West End, Boston, MA Rents

West End rentals average $2,885 for a studio rental to $5,400 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,543, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $736 (29.24%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $3,253. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $650 (20.46%) year-over-year from $3,178 to $3,828. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,292 (24.75%) year-over-year from $5,218 to $6,510. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $574 (-8.87%) year-over-year from $6,474 to $5,900. 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 7.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.51% 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	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.44	$3,253	$2,517 (29.24%)	$2,528 (28.68%)
1 BR	$4.25	$3,828	$3,178 (20.46%)	$3,220 (18.87%)
2 BR	$3.61	$6,510	$5,218 (24.75%)	$4,297 (51.51%)
3 BR	$3.47	$5,900	$6,474 (-8.87%)	$4,500 (31.11%)

Historical Rents in West End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near West End

There are a total of 14 cities nearby West End. The average rent in West End is currently $2,981 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 $3,950 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 35.62% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA are about 35.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.96% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near West End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,300	$2,800	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,088	$2,550	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,865	$2,200	$2,995	$2,850
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,425	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near West End

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near West End. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Back Bay, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near West End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near West End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,700 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West End's average rent, which is only $3,543. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West End, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,100 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$238	$2,375	$3,000	$3,100
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,400	$5,500	$3,500
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,200	$3,625	$3,643
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,280	$3,500	$4,157	$3,670
South End, Boston, MA	$2,760	$3,255	$4,495	$3,700
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,750	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,925	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,935	$4,685	$4,010
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,023	$3,225	$4,300	$4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,750	$5,500

Top Counties Near West End

There are a total of 10 counties located by West End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,981. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,950, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by West End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in West End, Boston, MA is 35.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West End, Boston, MA is 34.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West End, Boston, MA is 35.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,300	$2,800	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,088	$2,550	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,865	$2,200	$2,995	$2,850
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,425	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Zipcodes Near West End

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near West End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,434. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,015 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,533. 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 $3,053 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,850 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
02116, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,375	$5,200	$4,015
02118, Boston, MA	$2,043	$3,305	$4,500	$3,743
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,400	$3,200	$3,125
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000

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 $3,543. 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 $2,885 and an average price per square feet of $4.44. 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 $3,490 and an average price per square feet of $4.25. 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 $4,455 and an average price per square feet of $3.61. There are a total of 9 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 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and 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 $2,834/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.