Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,230 (37 Rentals)

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property at 9 Ruggles St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

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9 Ruggles St

BostonMA02119

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property at 40 Winthrop St

$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100
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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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40 Winthrop St

BostonMA02119
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 14 Pompeii St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Pompeii St

BostonMA02119
property at 25 Fort Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

25 Fort Ave, Unit 2

25 Fort Ave
BostonMA02119
property at 80 Mt Pleasant Ave

$1,800 - $2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

80 Mt Pleasant Ave

BostonMA02119

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property at 13 Ruggles St

$2,400 - $3,300

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$2,400
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$2,400

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Available Sep 1

13 Ruggles St

BostonMA02119
property at 94 Mt Pleasant Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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94 Mt Pleasant Ave

BostonMA02119

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property at 1 Newcomb St

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1 Newcomb St, Unit 1

1 Newcomb St
BostonMA02118
property at 91 Burrell St

$2,600

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$2,600
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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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91 Burrell St, Unit 91 Burrell St 1

91 Burrell St
BostonMA02119
property at 15 Ruggles St

$2,600 - $3,000

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$2,600 - $3,000
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$2,600 - $3,000

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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15 Ruggles St

BostonMA02119

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property at 15 Ruggles St

$2,600 - $3,000

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$2,600
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$2,600

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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15 Ruggles St

BostonMA02119
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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
75 Willow5 - SDStudio,1BA$2,220
Bartlett Station1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of August 26, 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
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
88 Hammond St, Unit 3388 Hammond St2BR,1BA$0.40
16 Baker Ct16 Baker Ct2BR,2BA$0.34
5 Baker Ct5 Baker Ct1BR,1BA$0.28
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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Roxbury?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $8,700. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Roxbury ranging from $1,230 to $8,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Roxbury?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Roxbury ranges from $1,230 to $8,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,702.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Roxbury?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Roxbury range from $1,250 to $5,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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