Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Roxbury area of Boston.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Read Article

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Read Article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article
close
View Me
96-102 Winthrop St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

96-102 Winthrop St

96-102 Winthrop StRoxbury, MA 02119
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Smith House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smith House

757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
Senior Living
Showing Results 1-30, Page 1 of 1

Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 $1,713. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.39 price per square foot 20 Winthrop St Model at 20 Winthrop St, Unit 1 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Lower Roxbury apartment is the 129 Cedar St Model at 129 Cedar St, Unit 3 starting at $5,000 with a $0.50 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.
20 Winthrop St, Unit 120 Winthrop St3BR,3BA$0.39
129 Cedar St, Unit 3129 Cedar St5BR,2BA$0.50
127 Cedar St, Unit 3127 Cedar St5BR,2BA$0.50
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
658 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6658 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.54
94 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 294 Mount Pleasant Ave3BR,2BA$0.36
100 Warren St, Unit 12100 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.22
660 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2660 Massachusetts Ave2BR,2BA$0.43
22 Anita Ter, Unit 122 Anita Ter2BR,1BA$0.30
124 Warren St, Unit 120-14124 Warren St2BR,1BA$0.26

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Best Local Schools in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

School data provided by Great Schools

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 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 $2,249.

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 $8,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Roxbury?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 50 regular apartments in Lower Roxbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower Roxbury?

Cheap apartments in Lower Roxbury have an average cost of $978 which is $7,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Roxbury.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA article

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

decorative image for Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting article

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

decorative image for The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters article

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.