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Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.22 price per square foot 96 Mount Pleasant Ave Model at 96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 18 Ashley St Model at 18 Ashley St, Unit 3 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roxbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 196 Mount Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
18 Ashley St, Unit 318 Ashley St1BR,1BA$0.24
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 349 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
70 Boylston St, Unit 20470 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.24
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 349 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
1 Kenilworth St, Unit 31 Kenilworth St2BR,1BA$0.25
55 Wayland St, Unit B55 Wayland St1BR,1BA$0.22
276 Parker Hill Ave, Unit B276 Parker Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 194 Mount Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roxbury, Boston, MA

Ranked #78

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roxbury Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roxbury?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roxbury is at J VUE at the LMA listed at $2,492.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roxbury Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roxbury Apartment is $1,900 at 125 WARREN.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roxbury Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roxbury is starting from $2,032 at Nazing Court.

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