
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Roxbury area of Boston.


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40 Forest St, Unit 2a

35 @ EightSixty

18 Rockville Park, Unit 1

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126 Warren St, Unit G3

16 Magazine St

126 Warren St, Unit G2

23 E Springfield St
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679 Massachusetts Ave

853 Harrison Ave

12 Mt Pleasant Ave

8 Langdon St

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8 Bard Ave, Unit 3

8 Bard Ave

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96 Winthrop St, Unit 2

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1112 Harrison Ave
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126 Warren St

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126 Warren St

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126 Warren St, Unit 11

4 Montrose St, Unit Apt 1

75 Willow Ct

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31 Fort Ave, Unit 2

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5 Baker Ct

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126 Warren St, Unit G2
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Terra on Lenox

25-27 Linwood St

The Cara

75 Willow

96-102 Winthrop St

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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Roxbury?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Roxbury Studio Apartments | $2,341 | $1,737 | $2,945 |
| Lower Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,900 | $3,600 |
| Lower Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $2,100 | $8,700 |
| Lower Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $1,275 | $5,800 |
| Lower Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,405 | $2,995 | $6,800 |
| Lower Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,052 | $1,350 | $8,425 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Lower Roxbury Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Roxbury area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,737. 125 WARREN has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Lower Roxbury apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Cara | 11-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| 75 Willow | 5 - SD | Studio,1BA | $2,220 |
| Bartlett Station | 1 Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
| The Melnea Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.38 price per square foot 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit G3 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Lower Roxbury apartment is the 16 Baker Ct Model at 16 Baker Ct starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Columbia Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Warren St, Unit G3 | 126 Warren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 16 Baker Ct | 16 Baker Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.40 |
| 679 Massachusetts Ave | 679 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 129 Cedar St, Unit 1 | 129 Cedar St | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 20 Winthrop St | 20 Winthrop St | 4BR,2BA | $0.40 |
| 671 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #671 -3 | 671 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 16 Baker Ct, Unit 4 | 16 Baker Ct | 2BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| 50 Dudley St | 50 Dudley St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 | 11 Newcomb St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 126 Warren St | 126 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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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 $1,737.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Roxbury Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Roxbury Apartment is $1,900 at 125 WARREN.
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 $2,950 at The Cara.
What is the most affordable Lower Roxbury Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lower Roxbury Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 75 Willow and starts from $3,875.
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