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

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property at 11 Akron St

11 Akron St

BostonMA02119

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property at 409 Dudley St

409 Dudley St

BostonMA02119

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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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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
The CaraStudiosStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
251 Dudley St, Unit 1251 Dudley St2BR,1BA$0.24
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 294 Mount Pleasant Ave3BR,2BA$0.36
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1679 Massachusetts Ave3BR,2BA$0.41
691 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 302691 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.32
16 Baker Ct, Unit 416 Baker Ct2BR,2BA$0.34
16 Baker Ct, Unit 416 Baker Ct2BR,2BA$0.34
32 E Springfield St, Unit 132 E Springfield St2BR,1.5BA$0.40
22 Anita Ter, Unit 122 Anita Ter2BR,1BA$0.30
9 Saint James St, Unit 59 Saint James St1BR,1BA$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

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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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