Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,873 - $10,099 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
West End Boston
Boston, MA
West End Boston - Boston, MA Area Guide
Boston’s historic riverfront neighborhood
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in West End Boston is $2,912 for a studio, $3,532 for one bedroom, $5,214 for two bedrooms, and $6,712 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End Boston has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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627 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,912/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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799 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,532/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,294 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,214/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,636 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$6,712/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West End Boston - Boston, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In West End Boston - Boston, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
West End Boston - Boston, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
100
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West End Boston - Boston, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Science
- Boston African American National Historic Site
- Boston National Historical Park
- Boston Public Garden
- New England Aquarium
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.