Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA from $700 (302 Rentals)

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Commerce Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce Apartments

376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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96-102 Winthrop St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

96-102 Winthrop St

96-102 Winthrop StRoxbury, MA 02119
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6-16 Wait St
Studio Apartments

6-16 Wait St

6-16 Wait StRoxbury, MA 02120
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Smith House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smith House

757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
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Westminster Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Court

30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 49 Walk Hill St

49 Walk Hill St

BostonMA02130
property at 15 Snow Hill St

15 Snow Hill St

BostonMA02113
property at 86 Marine Rd

86 Marine Rd

BostonMA02127
property at 19 Downer Ave

19 Downer Ave

BostonMA02125
property at 90 Forbes St

90 Forbes St

BostonMA02130
property at 248 Newbury St

248 Newbury St

BostonMA02116
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Roxbury, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Roxbury, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roxbury Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sav Mor$5,600$1,2503442
Highland Park$8,750$1,30017402

Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roxbury, MA is a Studio unit found at Nazing Court in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,585. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roxbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazing CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.18 price per square foot 1152 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit C in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 246 Beacon St Model at 246 Beacon St, Unit BF starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit C1152 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Roxbury Overview

Roxbury is a neighborhood in Boston thatÆs known for being one of the oldest parts of the city. The neighborhood has a rich cultural and artistic scene that includes the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists. RoxburyÆs diverse attractions, dining establishments, and proximity to downtown Boston make it a great place to call home.

Why live in Roxbury, MA?

Roxbury provides residents with easy access to downtown Boston for work or recreation while also having a thriving local scene. Arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and dining and shopping options all make Roxbury a great neighborhood to call home. The neighborhood offers a strong sense of community with local festivals and other events taking place throughout the year.

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Getting Around Roxbury, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 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 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 $7,175.

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 11,284 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 $645 which is $6,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxbury.

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