
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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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 | $2,287 | $1,500 | $3,400 |
| Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $900 | $3,500 |
| Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,844 | $1,301 | $4,200 |
| Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $1,150 | $6,800 |
| Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,814 | $1,350 | $8,500 |
| Roxbury 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,942 | $900 | $9,100 |
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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. Roxbury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. 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 |
| Roxbury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| 125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.32 price per square foot 5 Woodbine St Model at 5 Woodbine St, Unit 1 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 8 Olmstead St Model at 8 Olmstead St starting at $3,550 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodbine St, Unit 1 | 5 Woodbine St | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 8 Olmstead St | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 | 4 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 10 Buckley Ave | 10 Buckley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 14 Schiller St, Unit 1 | 14 Schiller St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 14 Schiller St, Unit 1 | 14 Schiller St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 10 Buckley Ave, Unit 1 | 10 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 14 Schiller St | 14 Schiller St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 126 Warren St | 126 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 120 Washington St, Unit 5 | 120 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,900.
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 $3,300.
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 14 regular apartments in 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 Roxbury?
Cheap apartments in Roxbury have an average cost of $268 which is $3,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxbury.
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