$2,790 – $5,205/mo

Studio–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
542–1,570 sq ft
15 units available
Pet friendly

4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA, 02114

As of October 13, 2026, The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta in Boston, MA has 15 apartments for rent from $2,790 to $5,205/mo. Studios start at $2,790, one-bedrooms at $3,175, and two-bedrooms at $4,290. The average asking rent has risen 2.4% since March 31, 2026, from $3,818 to $3,908.

Floor plans

The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta has 15 units available across 11 floor plans: a studio layout (542 sq ft), 4 one-bedroom layouts (742–910 sq ft), and 6 two-bedroom layouts (1,076–1,570 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

Asteria-Studio (1)

Studio • 1 Bath • 542 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,790/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
AST-806	$2,790	542	Oct 11
AST-706	$2,855	542	Nov 12

Asteria 1A HC

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 742 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,175/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
AST-617	$3,175	742	Nov 12

Asteria 1A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 742 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,300/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
AST-903	$3,300	742	Oct 10
AST-603	$3,310	742	Oct 11

Vesta 1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 765 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,345/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
VES-201	$3,345	765	Oct 13

Villas One Bedroom with Balcony

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 910 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,825/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
VL2-706	$3,825	910	Nov 10

Asteria Two Bedroom (6)

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,076 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,290/mo

3 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
AST-619	$4,290	1,076	Oct 11
AST-1114	$4,460	1,076	Oct 15
AST-519	$4,390	1,076	Oct 23

Asteria Two Bedroom (5)

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,112 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,335/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
AST-1008	$4,335	1,112	Mar 31

Asteria Two Bedroom (4)

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,112 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,445/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
AST-513	$4,445	1,112	Oct 22

Villas Two Bedroom with Patio

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,194 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,455/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
VL2-707	$4,455	1,194	Oct 11

Vesta 6

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,275 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,815/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
VES-306	$4,815	1,275	Oct 10

Asteria 2 BR Townhome

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,570 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,205/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
AST-TH-7	$5,205	1,570	Oct 11

See all 74 units listed at The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta, a studio starts at about $3,076 a month all-in: $2,790 rent, $46 in listed fees, and an estimated $240 for electric and gas, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $3,472 and a two-bedroom at about $4,637.

All-in from$3,076/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta takes about $100,440 a year for a studio, $114,300 for a one-bedroom, and $154,440 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $3,076 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $148,800 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,076/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$148,800/yr

Income to qualify

$100,440/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta has ranged from $3,503 to $4,234. The current average is $3,908, up $90 (2.4%) from $3,818 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (160 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta, the security deposit is $1,000 and leases run 12 months. The listing shows $46 a month in fees (sewer $26, water $20) and $18 due at signing (key/key card/lock).

Rent
$2,790 – $5,205/mo
Security deposit
$1,000
Lease term
12 months
Earliest move-in
Mar 31

Monthly fees

Sewer	$26/mo
Water	$20/mo

Due at signing

Key/Key Card/Lock

$18

Amenities

The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta is pet friendly and has parking on site. It lists 35 amenities, including 24-hour fitness center, concierge service, and private balcony.

24-Hour Fitness Center
Access Controlled Community
Across The Street From Playground
Comcast Gigabit Data Speed Available
Concierge Service
Easy Highway Access
Electric Car Charging Station
Media Room With Theater Seating
On-Site Dog Park
Package Service With Notifications

Plenty Of Open Green Space
Reserved Parking
Resident Lounge
Steps From Charles River Path
The Towers At Longfellow Swimming Pool
Walk To All T Lines
Wi-Fi In All Common Areas
Zipcar Vehicles On-Site
Air Conditioning
Asteria
Can Open Windows
Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
Furnished Rentals Available
Furniture Rental Available
Gourmet Kitchen
Hard Surface Flooring Available
Open Floor Plans
Oversized Bathrooms
Private Balcony
Resident Social Events
Smart Home
Stainless Steel Appliances
Views Of Charles River And Cambridge
Walk-In Closet
Western Exposure

Amenity photos

Lobby
3 photos

Location

4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA, 02114

Resident reviews

The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.8) and management (4.6) highest and building quality (3.8) lowest.

3.7 · 100+ reviews

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management4.6

Maintenance4.8

Location4.5

Building Quality3.8

Amenities and Shared Spaces4.5

Overall100 reviews

The West End Apartments offer an excellent location near MGH, Beacon Hill, and downtown Boston with strong maintenance and concierge service that residents consistently praise. However, the property has recurring issues with pest control, building security protocols, and significant annual rent increases that detract from the overall experience. Most residents report positive interactions with staff, though some have experienced challenges with management responsiveness on chronic maintenance issues and lease terms.

Management and staff receive consistently high marks for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness across leasing, maintenance, and concierge services. The leasing office team is noted for quick communication and problem-solving during the application and move-in process, while maintenance staff respond promptly to service requests. A small number of older reviews cite billing concerns and communication gaps, though these represent a minority of feedback.

Maintenance staff consistently demonstrate rapid response times and professional service across appliance repairs, plumbing, HVAC, and general work orders. Residents frequently report same-day or next-day service completion with courteous, thorough follow-up. Two reviews document unresolved chronic issues—persistent pest problems and HVAC noise over extended periods—indicating occasional gaps in problem resolution despite initial responsiveness.

The property benefits from a highly desirable central location with excellent transit access via the Red Line (Charles/MGH station), Green Line, and commuter rail, plus walkable proximity to Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the Esplanade, downtown, and the Charles River. Nearby amenities include grocery stores, restaurants, and medical facilities. However, parking is noted as expensive, and some residents report concerns about noise from external sources including traffic, helicopters, and ambulances due to proximity to Mass General Hospital.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality. Positive reviews highlight cleanliness, responsive maintenance staff, and quiet apartments in select units. Negative reviews cite persistent issues including pest infestations, chronic noise from ventilation systems, elevator malfunctions, poor window sealing leading to moisture and mold, and inadequate soundproofing between units. Building age and wear are recurring concerns.

Residents consistently praise the building's maintenance, cleanliness, and staff responsiveness across common areas. However, amenities carry significant additional fees—gym and pool access require separate charges, with the pool located off-site—and some amenities have experienced extended closures for renovation. Parking is noted as expensive, and elevator reliability has been a concern in some units.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A
Transit: Excellent; Grade A+
Biking: Very bikeable; Grade A

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta was good on 188 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 60, moderate). Daily highs averaged 82°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 17°F in February, the coldest.

Air quality

188 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 13: Good, AQI 40

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

82° / 17°

average July high / February low

Oct 13: 58° high, 53° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

None

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: none

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	33°F	18°F	46 (good)	20 of 31
February	32°F	17°F	59 (moderate)	9 of 28
March	49°F	30°F	50 (good)	16 of 31
April	57°F	40°F	49 (good)	18 of 30
May	69°F	52°F	53 (moderate)	12 of 31
June	81°F	62°F	58 (moderate)	6 of 30
July	82°F	66°F	60 (moderate)	5 of 31
August	82°F	66°F	53 (moderate)	10 of 31
September	70°F	58°F	43 (good)	24 of 30
October	62°F	47°F	41 (good)	25 of 31
November	49°F	35°F	42 (good)	22 of 30
December	36°F	22°F	44 (good)	21 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

West End Apartments Walk along the Thoreau Path, jog along the Esplanade and visit the collection of shops on Charles Street. Here at The West End Apartments, you'll find the perfect Boston living experience. Our modern, spacious and artistically appointed homes cater to those who appreciate thoughtful design and luxurious living. Relax in the outdoor pool after you've explored the neighborhood or worked out in the fitness center. The West End Apartments offers everything you'd imagine the perfect home would be.

Nearby schools

The closest school to The West End Apartments Asteria, Villas and Vesta is Mgh Back Up Children's Center, a private preschool 0.1 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Mgh Back Up Children's Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.1 mi
Boston Children's School Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.1 mi
Boston Children's School Annex Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.2 mi
Beacon Hill Nursery School Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.3 mi
Sunrise Learning Academy Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.3 mi
Bright Horizons Children's Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Torit Language Center Montessori Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.6 mi