Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)

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40 Forest St, Unit 2a
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

40 Forest St, Unit 2a

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 16 Magazine St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

16 Magazine St

BostonMA02119
property at 23 E Springfield St

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

23 E Springfield St

BostonMA02118

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679 Massachusetts Ave
$2,100 - $2,600
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$2,100 - $2,600

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$2,100 - $2,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

679 Massachusetts Ave

679 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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property at 853 Harrison Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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853 Harrison Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 12 Mt Pleasant Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Mt Pleasant Ave

BostonMA02119
property at 8 Langdon St

$2,100 - $2,200

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

8 Langdon St

BostonMA02119
property at 8 Bard Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

8 Bard Ave

BostonMA02119
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96 Winthrop St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

96 Winthrop St, Unit 2

96 Winthrop StBoston, MA 02119
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126 Warren St
$2,300 - $2,950
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$2,300 - $2,950

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$2,300 - $2,950
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 75 Willow Ct

$2,355 - $4,145

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$2,365

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$2,365

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

75 Willow Ct

BostonMA02125
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31 Fort Ave, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

31 Fort Ave, Unit 2

31 Fort AveBoston, MA 02119
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5 Baker Ct
$2,480 - $4,000
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$2,480 - $4,000

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$2,480 - $4,000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

5 Baker Ct

5 Baker CtBoston, MA 02125
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Terra on Lenox
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra on Lenox

11 E Lenox StBoston, MA 02118
Student Housing
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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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Bartlett Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bartlett Station

2505-2565 Washington StRoxbury, MA 02119
  • Utilities Included

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 $1,737. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900
The Cara11-1Studio,1BA$2,150
75 Willow5 - SDStudio,1BA$2,220
Bartlett Station1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,445
The Melnea ResidencesStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
126 Warren St, Unit G3126 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.38
16 Baker Ct16 Baker Ct3BR,2BA$0.40
679 Massachusetts Ave679 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
129 Cedar St, Unit 1129 Cedar St4BR,2BA$0.41
20 Winthrop St20 Winthrop St4BR,2BA$0.40
671 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #671 -3671 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.40
16 Baker Ct, Unit 416 Baker Ct2BR,2BA$0.32
50 Dudley St50 Dudley St3BR,1BA$0.35
11 Newcomb St, Unit 1511 Newcomb St2BR,1BA$0.27
126 Warren St126 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.23

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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Ranked #35

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 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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