3145 Washington St
BostonMA02130
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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15 Codman Park
BostonMA02119
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Nazing Court
224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
90 Forbes St
BostonMA02130
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from $1,800Studio Apartment Available Sep 1
19 Washington St, Unit 512
19 Washington StBoston, MA 02121
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349 Dudley St
BostonMA02119
130 Fisher Ave
BostonMA02120
Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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398 Seaver St
BostonMA02121
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34 Hutchings St
BostonMA02121
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194 Boylston St
Jamaica PlainMA02130
Roxbury
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in the Boston area by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead. See how it ranks!
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Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roxbury?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Studio Apartments | $2,615 | $1,585 | $6,073 |
| Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $1,100 | $6,794 |
| Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $1,796 | $8,260 |
| Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $1,300 | $9,069 |
| Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $1,175 | $7,200 |
| Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,741 | $3,500 | $8,500 |
| Roxbury 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,807 | $6,390 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazing Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,585 |
| 125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA
As of March 27, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1 | 96 Mount Pleasant Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 18 Ashley St, Unit 3 | 18 Ashley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 66 Boylston St, Unit L15 | 66 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 70 Boylston St, Unit 204 | 70 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 1 Kenilworth St, Unit 3 | 1 Kenilworth St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 55 Wayland St, Unit B | 55 Wayland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roxbury Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Roxbury?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roxbury is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roxbury?
The cheapest apartment in Roxbury is 125 WARREN which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Roxbury costs $7,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roxbury?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 210 regular apartments in Roxbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Roxbury?
Cheap apartments in Roxbury have an average cost of $113 which is $7,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxbury.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.