Cheap Homes for Rent in Lower Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)

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property at 126 Warren St

$1,800 - $2,250

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126 Warren St

BostonMA02135
property at 94 Winthrop St

$2,000 - $2,200

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94 Winthrop St

BostonMA02119
property at 1127 Harrison Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1127 Harrison Ave, Unit 2

1127 Harrison Ave
BostonMA02119

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property at 126 Warren St

$2,150

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126 Warren St

BostonMA02135

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property at 26 Pompeii St

$2,200

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$2,200

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26 Pompeii St

BostonMA02119
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 2 Chesterton St

$2,200

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2 Chesterton St

BostonMA02119
property at 75 Willow Ct

$2,220

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75 Willow Ct, Unit 217

75 Willow Ct
BostonMA02125

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property at 703 Massachusetts Ave

$2,300 - $2,650

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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
The CaraStudiosStudio,1BA$2,150
Parmelee CourtOne Bedroom/ One Bath Duplex1BR,1BA$2,495
Bartlett Station1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Roxbury area is the $0.27 price per square foot 11 Newcomb St Model at 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. 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.
11 Newcomb St, Unit 1511 Newcomb St2BR,1BA$0.27
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
129 Cedar St, Unit 1129 Cedar St4BR,2BA$0.41
70 Hammond St, Unit #92 - 170 Hammond St3BR,1BA$0.47
72 Hammond St, Unit #90 - 272 Hammond St3BR,1BA$0.47
658 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6658 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.54
662 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #658 - 6662 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar135 Cedar St3BR,1.5BA$0.71

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Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Roxbury?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in Lower Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $22,675. There are also 256 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Roxbury ranging from $1,260 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 $1,260 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,388.

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 $1,460 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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