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679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B

10 Roxbury St
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Roxbury?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Roxbury Studio Apartments | $3,018 | $1,713 | $5,569 |
Lower Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $1,300 | $6,250 |
Lower Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $2,300 | $8,700 |
Lower Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,452 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Lower Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,828 | $1,125 | $7,600 |
Lower Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,571 | $1,175 | $9,500 |
Lower Roxbury 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,632 | $7,200 | $10,000+ |
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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
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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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Roxbury?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Roxbury is 35 @ EightSixty which is listed at $1,713, 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 92 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 $1,034 which is $7,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Roxbury.
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