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Average Rent in West End & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in West End, Boston, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,298/mo
▼ 14.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,137/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
West End vs Boston, MA Average
West End is cheaper the Boston, MA average by $1,347/mo (29%). The citywide average is $4,645/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West End?
As of May 2026, the average rent in West End is $3,298 per month across 2 apartment communities and 3 available units. Rents have decreased $580 (14.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Victor by Windsor starting at $3,137/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,298/mo.
Prices range from $3,137 to $3,512 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
West End Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West End
Rent Prices by Apartment in West End
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victor by Windsor | $3,137/mo | $3,137/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| One Canal Apartment Homes | $3,245/mo | $3,379/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for West End Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West End
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$132,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,298/mo.
Comfortable income
$158,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,137/mo), you need to earn at least $125,000/year.
Median household income in West End is $94,755 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West End
Overall prices in West End runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West End's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,298 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,926/mo |
Population
663,972
Median household income
$94,755
Census median rent
$2,093/mo
Rent as % of income
30.1%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore West End Apartments
Browse all 2 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.