Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (26 Rentals)

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96-102 Winthrop St
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96-102 Winthrop St

96-102 Winthrop StRoxbury, MA 02119
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757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Roxbury area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,713. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Lower Roxbury apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,199
The CaraStudiosStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.20 price per square foot 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Lower Roxbury apartment is the 96 Mount Pleasant Ave Model at 96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Roxbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Roxbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 196 Mount Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 194 Mount Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
1 Kenilworth St, Unit 31 Kenilworth St2BR,1BA$0.25
60 Saint James St, Unit 160 Saint James St2BR,2BA$0.26
25 Alpine St, Unit 25 Alpine St25 Alpine St2BR,1BA$0.28
127 Cedar St, Unit 1127 Cedar St3BR,1BA$0.28
22 Anita Ter, Unit 122 Anita Ter2BR,1BA$0.30
22 Anita Ter, Unit 122 Anita Ter2BR,1BA$0.30
25 Forest St, Unit #125 Forest St3BR,1.5BA$0.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Getting Around the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Roxbury Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Roxbury?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Roxbury is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Roxbury?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Roxbury is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Lower Roxbury costs $8,750.

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