Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
West End, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West End
$3,447/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in West End is $3,447 per month as of October 2026. This is 81% above the national average rent, or $1,547 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West End
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,440, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in West End run $3,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,523.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,792 |  12% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $3,160 | 9% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,488 | 7% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $6,000 | 13% | 43% | |
4 bedroom | $5,925 | 59% | 263% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Area Iv | $3,997 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,130 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,202 | |
East Somerville | $2,900 | |
Thompson Square Bunker Hill | $4,245 | |
Winter Hill | $3,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,440 | 8% | 8% | |
Condos | $3,100 | 7% | 3% | |
Houses | $4,400 | 36% | - | |
Rooms | $1,610 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,792
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,160
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,488
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
43%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,925
Last 30 days
59%
Last year
263%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,202
Thompson Square Bunker Hill
Average rent
$4,245
Area Iv
Average rent
$3,997
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,130
East Somerville
Average rent
$2,900
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,550
Apartments
Average rent
$3,440
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
36%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,610
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
81%higher than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West End, Boston, MA is 8% 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 base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$4,048
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$4,273
Price dropped $145The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
8h ago
Verified
175 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$9,537–$10,701
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,644–$7,209
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
7 Emerson Pl #806, Boston, MA 02114
Studio
1 bath
$2,945
Price dropped $40The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
3d ago
West End apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$2,737
Price dropped $170The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5m ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,644–$7,209
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$6,101
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,507–$5,775
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,465–$6,150
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,644–$7,209
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,507–$5,775
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,155
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$6,101
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,644–$7,209
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$6,101
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,507–$5,775
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,465–$6,150
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $3,447 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West End?
Average rent prices in West End have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does West End rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West End is 81% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,547 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 $138,000/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).