Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (52 Rentals)
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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar

40 Forest St, Unit large rooms in 4-BR

349 Dudley St

11 Akron St
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409 Dudley St

FLAT 9 at WHITTIER
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19 Kenilworth St

84 Mt Pleasant Ave
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1130 Harrison Ave, Unit 206

118 Winthrop St

126 Warren St, Unit Warren

20 Pompeii St

7 Greenville St, Unit 4
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94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1A

96 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1

65 Beech Glen St, Unit S
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The Cara
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Roxbury?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Roxbury Studio Apartments | $2,505 | $1,713 | $2,799 |
Lower Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $750 | $3,699 |
Lower Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,505 | $1,900 | $8,700 |
Lower Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $1,200 | $6,000 |
Lower Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,859 | $1,250 | $7,500 |
Lower Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,483 | $3,600 | $8,500 |
Lower Roxbury 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $7,200 | $9,500 |
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Cheapest Available Lower Roxbury Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
The Cara | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.24 price per square foot 251 Dudley St Model at 251 Dudley St, Unit 1 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lower Roxbury apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit 8 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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251 Dudley St, Unit 1 | 251 Dudley St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
126 Warren St, Unit 8 | 126 Warren St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 2 | 94 Mount Pleasant Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 679 Massachusetts Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
691 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 302 | 691 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
16 Baker Ct, Unit 4 | 16 Baker Ct | 2BR,2BA | $0.34 |
16 Baker Ct, Unit 4 | 16 Baker Ct | 2BR,2BA | $0.34 |
32 E Springfield St, Unit 1 | 32 E Springfield St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
22 Anita Ter, Unit 1 | 22 Anita Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
9 Saint James St, Unit 5 | 9 Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Roxbury, Boston, MA
Ranked #56
Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 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 Lower Roxbury Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Roxbury?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Roxbury is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Roxbury Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Roxbury Apartment is $3,275 at FLAT 9 at WHITTIER.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Roxbury Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Roxbury is starting from $2,990 at Parmelee Court.
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