Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
West End, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West End
$4,035/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in West End is $4,035 per month as of July 2026. This is 107% above the national average rent, or $2,090 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West End
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 12% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $4,050, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in West End run $3,770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,485.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,180 | 24% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $3,760 | 20% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $5,442 | 26% | 74% | |
3 bedroom | $5,980 | 64% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 |  17% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Area Iv | $4,200 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,258 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,200 | |
East Somerville | $3,300 | |
Thompson Square Bunker Hill | $4,233 | |
Winter Hill | $3,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,050 | 25% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 36% | - | |
Rooms | $1,410 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,180
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,760
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,442
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
74%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,980
Last 30 days
64%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
17%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,200
Thompson Square Bunker Hill
Average rent
$4,233
Area Iv
Average rent
$4,200
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,258
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,300
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,250
Apartments
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
25%
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
36%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,410
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
107%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West End, Boston, MA is 26% 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
5d+ ago
West End condo for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
15h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,915–$7,135
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$3,160
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
Verified
175 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$8,770–$8,778
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,484–$7,569
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl #50, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$4,595
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
1d ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
7 Emerson Pl #806, Boston, MA 02114
Studio
1 bath
$3,220
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
15h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,915–$7,135
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,484–$7,569
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
$2,797–$7,437
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
3d ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,291–$6,656
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,484–$7,569
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
$2,797–$7,437
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
1h ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl #50, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$4,595
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
15h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,915–$7,135
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
$2,797–$7,437
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
1h ago
Verified
8 Whittier Pl #50, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$4,595
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
19h ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
7 Emerson Pl #907, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$3,580
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
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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 $4,035 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West End?
Average rent prices in West End have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does West End rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West End is 107% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,090 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 $161,000/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).