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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Boston, Boston, MA
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Average rent in West Boston, Boston, MA

$2,843/mo West Boston, Boston, MA average rental price, March 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA is around $2,843.

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Getting around in West Boston, MA

34 /100
Car-Dependent
71 /100
Excellent Transit
40 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 34, Transit Score®: 71, Bike Score®: 40

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA?

The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $2,125 and $14,028. Search 1 bedroom apartments in West Boston, Boston, MA.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA?

The average West Boston, Boston, MA 1 bedroom apartment size is 626 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs. You might be interested in studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in West Boston, Boston, MA.

West Boston, Boston, MA demographics

In total, West Boston, Boston, MA has 158,118 residents, 83,617 women and 74,501 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of West Boston’s population is 35.1.

West Boston, Boston, MA households

  • 35,093 Family
    28,084 Non-family
  • 16,793 Children
    46,384 No Children
  • 63,177Total Number of Households
  • 2.23Average People Per Household
  • $81,859Median Household Income

There is a total of 63,177 households in West Boston, Boston, MA. Of these, 16,793 have children and 46,384 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 35,093 family households and 28,084 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in West Boston is 2.23 people, on average. The median household annual income in West Boston equals $81,859, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,648.

West Boston, Boston, MA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 6% of the population in West Boston, Boston, MA have no high school education, 26% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 23% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 23% hold a Graduate Degree.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA

If there’s one type of apartment that virtually all buildings in West Boston, Boston, MA will offer, that’s one bedroom apartments. In fact, there are 37 1 bedroom rental units located in 25 apartment complexes in West Boston, Boston, MA. Single bedroom apartments work perfectly for single people, couples, roommates, and small families. You can even comfortably share one with your beloved pet, without feeling overcrowded. Usually, a 1 bedroom unit measures around 828 Sqft. Renters in West Boston, Boston, MA pay about $3,525 in monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment. If you’re willing to live in a smaller apartment, in an older building, you will find cheap one bedroom apartments for as low as $1,150 per month. If you want a lot of living space, or a newer apartment with quality finishes, or a nice one bedroom furnished apartment, there are more expensive options renting for up to $14,100.

How to find a cheap 1 bedroom apartment in West Boston, Boston, MA in 4 easy steps

Does your search for an affordable 1 bedroom feel agonizing at times? You are scrolling through lists and lists of rental listings, looking at hundreds of images, trying to find the one that is just right. All you want is to find a nice comfortable apartment in a well-maintained building, on a quiet street in West Boston, Boston, MA and for a price you can actually afford. Hang in there, take a deep breath, and follow these 4 steps. Step 1: Put in a rent filter with a maximum price you can pay. Step 2: Sort your results by rent, ascending. Step 3: Browse the filtered results in the order they are listed. If you followed the first 3 steps correctly, the least expensive apartments should be at the top of the list. They will be either smaller apartments, maybe apartments located in older buildings, or one bedroom efficiency apartments. Step 4: Pick the apartment that speaks to you the most and contact the property to check availability.

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