
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (44 Rentals)
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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5 Otisfield St, Unit # 2, Unit # 2

136 Homestead St

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36 Priesing St, Unit 2, Unit 2

151 Highland St, Unit 2

151 Highland St, Unit 2
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151 Highland St, Unit 2

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Egleston Crossing

151 Highland St, Unit 2

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Nazing Court

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126 Warren St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

2 and 6 Lamartine
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Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

New RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Ensuite Bath in the Mission Hill Neighborhood of Boston!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

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19 Washington St, Unit 512, Unit 512

New RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Ensuite Bath in the Mission Hill Neighborhood of Boston!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

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151 Highland St, Unit 2

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

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96 Winthrop St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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127 Washington St, Unit 25, Unit 25

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11 Akron St, Unit 2

37 Blue Hill Ave

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Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roxbury?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Studio Apartments | $2,686 | $1,500 | $9,800 |
| Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $920 | $3,926 |
| Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $1,301 | $6,293 |
| Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $1,200 | $6,000 |
| Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,721 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,904 | $3,700 | $9,500 |
| Roxbury 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,983 | $5,900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roxbury area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II priced from $1,301. Nazing Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,609. Here are the most affordable Roxbury apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Nazing Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
| 2 and 6 Lamartine | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.28 price per square foot 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St starting at $2,125 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Roxbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roxbury apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Warren St | 126 Warren St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 126 Warren St | 126 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 15 Park Dr | 15 Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 | 4 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 5 Buckley Ave, Unit #3 | 5 Buckley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 49 Chestnut Ave, Unit #3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 232 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 226-7 | 232 Parker Hill Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 10 Buckley Ave, Unit 1 | 10 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 127 Washington St, Unit 25 | 127 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 60 Boylston St, Unit 109 | 60 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roxbury Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Roxbury?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roxbury is under $2,210.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roxbury?
The cheapest apartment in Roxbury is Nazing Court which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Roxbury costs $8,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 17 regular apartments in Roxbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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