
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)


712 Shawmut Ave

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96 Winthrop St, Unit 1

37 Blue Hill Ave

11 Akron St

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126 Warren St

126 Warren St

126 Warren St

126 Warren St
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126 Warren St

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126 Warren St

126 Warren St

19 E Springfield St

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126 Warren St
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126 Warren St

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126 Warren St

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126 Warren St

25-27 Linwood St

Terra on Lenox

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Roxbury?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Roxbury Studio Apartments | $2,434 | $868 | $2,990 |
Lower Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,500 | $4,200 |
| Lower Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $2,200 | $8,700 |
| Lower Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $2,400 | $5,900 |
| Lower Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,231 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,941 | $1,425 | $8,800 |
| Lower Roxbury 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,308 | $7,200 | $9,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Roxbury, Boston, MA
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Roxbury Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Roxbury?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Roxbury is Parmelee Court which is listed at $2,495, while the average apartment in Lower Roxbury costs $8,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower 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 5 regular apartments in Lower 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 Lower Roxbury?
Cheap apartments in Lower Roxbury have an average cost of $598 which is $7,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Roxbury.
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