The Bon
1260 Boylston St,
Boston, MA 02215
$3,281 - $6,200 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds
West Fens
Boston, MA
West Fens - Boston, MA Area Guide
Home to legendary Fenway Park
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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.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Fens - Boston, MA is for everyday living.
Walker's Paradise
95
/ 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
94
/ 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
92
/ 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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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.
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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.