
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (47 Rentals)
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40 Forest St

35 @ EightSixty

31 Moreland St

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679 Massachusetts Ave

12 Mt Pleasant Ave

853 Harrison Ave

679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B

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701 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
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701 Massachusetts Ave

126 Warren St, Unit 23

126 Warren St, Unit G2

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96 Winthrop St, Unit 2

10 Roxbury St, Unit 8

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126 Warren St

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19 1/2 Fort Ave, Unit 19 1/2 Fort Ave

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1112 Harrison Ave

73 Reading St
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8 Bard Ave

2 Prescott St

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1115 Harrison Ave, Unit #1

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15 Langdon St

80 Mt Pleasant Ave

81 Thornton St

121 George St, Unit 2

672 Massachusetts Ave

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5 Baker Ct
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10 Roxbury St, Unit 10

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Parmelee Court

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7 Chesterton St, Unit #1

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98 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1

8 Langdon St

679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

251 Dudley St

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16 Cedar St, Unit 2

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705 Massachusetts Ave
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39 Forest St

29 Forest St

Terra on Lenox

25-27 Linwood St

The Cara

75 Willow

96-102 Winthrop St

Smith House

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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 | $2,353 | $1,737 | $2,790 |
| Lower Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $2,100 | $3,800 |
| Lower Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $2,100 | $8,700 |
| Lower Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $1,250 | $5,800 |
| Lower Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,789 | $3,500 | $8,373 |
| Lower Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,878 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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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 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 75 Willow | 115 | 1BR,1BA | $2,360 |
| Parmelee Court | One Bedroom/ One Bath Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Bartlett Station | 1 Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.27 price per square foot 11 Newcomb St Model at 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. 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. |
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| 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 | 11 Newcomb St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 16 Baker Ct | 16 Baker Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.40 |
| 662 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #658 - 6 | 662 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.55 |
| 658 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6 | 658 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| 70 Hammond St, Unit #92 - 1 | 70 Hammond St | 3BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| 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 |
| 72 Hammond St, Unit #90 - 2 | 72 Hammond St | 3BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| 135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar | 135 Cedar St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
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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 125 WARREN which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Lower Roxbury costs $7,800.
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