Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
West End, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West End
$4,065/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in West End is $4,065 per month as of September 2026. This is 114% above the national average rent, or $2,165 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West End
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West End rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West End, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in West End have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
West End, Boston, MA
Rent prices in West End vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West End is $4,070, whereas a house costs $4,225. 1-bedroom apartments in West End run $3,615 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,270.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,310 | 1% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $3,635 | 2% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $5,255 |  3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $5,200 | 6% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | 11% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Area Iv | $3,947 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,275 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,027 | |
East Somerville | $3,100 | |
Thompson Square Bunker Hill | $4,253 | |
Winter Hill | $3,137 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,070 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,712 | 27% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,225 | 36% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,310
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,635
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,255
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
11%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,027
Thompson Square Bunker Hill
Average rent
$4,253
Area Iv
Average rent
$3,947
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,275
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,100
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,137
Apartments
Average rent
$4,070
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,712
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
36%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West End, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in West End, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West End and Central Maverick Square Paris Street by all bedroom counts and property types.
West End
114%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West End, Boston, MA is 34% higher than the median rent in Central Maverick Square Paris Street, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in West End, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$5,070
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$3,040
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
11h ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,186–$6,221
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
175 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$9,517–$9,693
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,594–$8,314
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
7 Emerson Pl #806, Boston, MA 02114
Studio
1 bath
$3,070
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,186–$6,221
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$5,070
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,594–$8,314
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$5,070
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,717–$7,207
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl #50, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$3,885
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$4,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,186–$6,221
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$5,070
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,717–$7,207
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West End, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the West End rental market.
How much is rent in West End?
The average rent in West End is $4,065 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West End?
Average rent prices in West End have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does West End rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West End is 114% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,165 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West End?
To comfortably afford rent in West End, you'd need to earn approximately $163,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).