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property at 4 Montrose St

4 Montrose St

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9 Ruggles St

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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 $1,713. 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
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of May 29, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Roxbury?

There are currently 638 Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $12,800. There are also 401 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Roxbury ranging from $2,000 to $9,500.

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 $2,000 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,222.

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 $1,025 to $11,222, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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

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