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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.26 price per square foot 60 Saint James St Model at 60 Saint James St, Unit 1 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,600. 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.
60 Saint James St, Unit 160 Saint James St2BR,2BA$0.26
96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 196 Mount Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
25 Forest St, Unit #125 Forest St3BR,1.5BA$0.31
61 Saint James St, Unit 361 Saint James St3BR,1BA$0.31
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Anita Ter, Unit 122 Anita Ter2BR,1BA$0.30
1 Kenilworth St, Unit 31 Kenilworth St2BR,1BA$0.25
22 Anita Ter, Unit 122 Anita Ter2BR,1BA$0.30
127 Cedar St, Unit 1127 Cedar St3BR,1BA$0.28
94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 194 Mount Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$0.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Roxbury?

There are currently 716 Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $10,005. There are also 428 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Roxbury ranging from $2,000 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Roxbury?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Roxbury ranges from $2,000 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,252.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Roxbury?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Roxbury range from $900 to $10,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

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