West End Boston, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in West End Boston is $4,082, a 0.07% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,085.
Studio Apartments at $2,966 offer the most budget-friendly option with 586 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 794 square feet for $3,885, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $4,909 offer 1,144 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,483 sq ft) for $5,975, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in West End Boston, Boston, MA
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $4,082 | 881 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,966 | 586 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $3,885 | 794 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $4,909 | 1,144 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $5,975 | 1,483 sq. ft. |
West End Boston, Boston, MA rent trends
Rental prices in West End Boston, Boston, MA have decreased by 0.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,085 to $4,082.
What's the typical rent budget in West End Boston, Boston, MA?
The largest share of rentals in West End Boston, Boston, MA (89%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in West End Boston, Boston, MA?
6,172 or 77% of the households in West End Boston, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 1,820 or 23% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in West End Boston?
Mattapan $2,357/month
Roxbury $2,455/month
West Roxbury $2,567/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,698/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in West End Boston?
South Boston $4,253/month
Downtown - Financial District $4,342/month
Back Bay $4,855/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Back Bay | $4,855 |
| Downtown - Financial District | $4,342 |
| South Boston | $4,253 |
| West End Boston | $4,082 |
| Chinatown - Leather District | $4,044 |
| Fenway - Kenmore | $4,014 |
| South End Boston | $3,965 |
| Charlestown | $3,449 |
| Allston - Brighton | $3,249 |
| Jamaica Plain | $3,208 |
| East Boston | $3,176 |
| Dorchester | $3,102 |
| Mission Hill | $3,019 |
| Roslindale | $2,888 |
| Beacon Hill | $2,599 |
| West Roxbury | $2,567 |
| Roxbury | $2,455 |
| Mattapan | $2,357 |
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Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in West End Boston is 26% higher than in Allston - Brighton
$4,082
West End Boston rent is the same as Boston average
Average Rent
$4,082
$3,249
Allston - Brighton rent is 20% lower than Boston average
Average Rent
$3,249
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all West End Boston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.