The Bon
1260 Boylston St,
Boston, MA 02215
$3,106 - $5,900 | Studio - 2 Beds
West Fens
Boston, MA
West Fens - Boston, MA
Area Guide
Home to legendary Fenway Park
Urban
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Walkable
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Trendy
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Restaurants
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Stadium
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Entertainment
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West Fens is a trendy, park-like community located within the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. This vibrant, urban neighborhood is a hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Within a short walk or drive, residents have access to trendy eateries, laid-back coffee shops, grocery stores, sports bars, and so much more. West Fens is also known for housing Fenway Park, the famous home of the Red Sox. Residents love being able to get fresh air at one of the neighborhood’s many urban parks like Back Bay Fens, a sprawling green space with multiple flower gardens, sports fields, and more.
Ideal for any renter who always wants to be in the mix, West Fens has affordable and upscale housing options from cozy dormitory-style apartment buildings to lavish lofts with gorgeous natural lighting. Along with plentiful amenities and rental options, West Fens also attracts renters because of its stellar location. West Fens is convenient to several colleges and universities including Simmons University, Emmanuel College, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University. While living in West Fens you’ll be near Boston’s most popular neighborhoods and attractions. Downtown Boston is only five miles away from West Fens.
Transportation
95
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
94
Rider's Paradise
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
92
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Charles River Reservation
- Coit Observatory
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Boston Public Garden
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.