Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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33 Thornton St
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Thornton St

33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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40 Forest St
$1,500 - $5,000
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$1,500 - $5,000

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$1,500 - $5,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Forest St

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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126 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,125
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$1,725 - $2,125

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$1,725 - $2,125
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 37 Blue Hill Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Blue Hill Ave

BostonMA02119

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property at 14 Pompeii St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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14 Pompeii St

BostonMA02119

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126 Warren St
$2,200 - $2,350
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$2,200 - $2,350

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$2,200 - $2,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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6 Aspen St, Unit 1
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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6 Aspen St, Unit 1

6 Aspen StBoston, MA 02119
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126 Warren St
$2,300 - $2,800
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$2,300 - $2,800

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$2,300 - $2,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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126 Warren St
$2,300 - $2,800
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$2,300 - $2,800

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$2,300 - $2,800
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126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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126 Warren St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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126 Warren St
$2,300 - $2,550
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$2,300 - $2,550

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$2,300 - $2,550
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 676 Massachusetts Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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property at 409 Dudley St

$2,350 - $3,750

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$2,350

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$2,350

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409 Dudley St

BostonMA02119
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Terra on Lenox
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra on Lenox

11 E Lenox StBoston, MA 02118
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25-27 Linwood St
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

25-27 Linwood St

25-27 Linwood StBoston, 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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Smith House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smith House

757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
Senior Living

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One Newcomb Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

One Newcomb Place

1 Newcomb StRoxbury, MA 02118

Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parmelee CourtOne Bedroom/ One Bath Duplex1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.23 price per square foot 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lower Roxbury apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
126 Warren St126 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.23
126 Warren St126 Warren St2BR,1BA$0.28
126 Warren St126 Warren St2BR,1BA$0.28
126 Warren St, Unit G3126 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
650 Albany St, Unit 3E650 Albany St1BR,1BA$0.33
88 Hammond St, Unit 888 Hammond St2BR,1BA$0.34
7 Greenville St, Unit 37 Greenville St1BR,1BA$0.25
50 Dudley St, Unit 250 Dudley St3BR,1BA$0.33
6 Aspen St, Unit 16 Aspen St1BR,1BA$0.23
247 Roxbury St, Unit 4B247 Roxbury St3BR,1BA$0.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Ranked #62

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Roxbury Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Roxbury?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Roxbury is under $2,495.

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.

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