West End Boston

Boston, MA

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West End Boston - Boston, MA

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Boston’s historic riverfront neighborhood

Public Transportation Museums Sports River

Nestled beside the Charles River, West End Boston is the city’s premier neighborhood with waterfront views, historic museums, luxury apartments, and more. West End Boston is packed with high-rise apartments, but there are also quaint historic condos that are available for rent as well. This is one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods, but it has plenty of modern advantages. The Massachusetts General Hospital and several doctors’ offices dominate the neighborhood, so you won’t have to go far for a check-up or emergency.

What is it like living in the West End? Well, this neighborhood offers riverside parks for the community. After the sunsets, catch a Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics game at the famous TD Garden or watch a 3D film at Mugar Omni Theater in the Science Museum. Grab a meal at the plethora of restaurants found on the east side of the neighborhood. When you need to leave the neighborhood, the West End’s public transit services have you covered for your trip to nearby areas like Downtown Boston and the Waterfront. This neighborhood offers North Station, a major transit hub for Amtrak, as well as a commuter rail and two subway lines.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West End Boston is $2,776 for a studio, $3,412 for one bedroom, $4,953 for two bedrooms, and $5,984 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End Boston has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 631 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,776/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 795 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,412/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,292 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,953/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,633 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,984/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Science
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • Boston Public Garden
  • New England Aquarium

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Living in West End Boston

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Renters living in West End pay an average of $3,155 /month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in West End can expect to pay around $5,000 /month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $705,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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