Cheap Homes for Rent in the Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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property at 126 Warren St

$1,800 - $2,250

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$1,800 - $2,250

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

126 Warren St

BostonMA02135
property at 114 Amory St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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114 Amory St, Unit 1

114 Amory St
BostonMA02119
property at 16 Magazine St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

16 Magazine St, Unit 3

16 Magazine St
BostonMA02119

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property at 112 Amory St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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112 Amory St, Unit 1

112 Amory St
BostonMA02119
property at 31 Orkney Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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31 Orkney Rd, Unit 23

31 Orkney Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 10 Abbotsford 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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10 Abbotsford St, Unit 3

10 Abbotsford St
BostonMA02121
property at 14 Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford St, Unit 6

14 Abbotsford St
BostonMA02121
property at 23 Forest Hills St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

23 Forest Hills St, Unit 3

23 Forest Hills St
BostonMA02130

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Roxbury, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900
2 and 6 LamartineStudio 100% AMIStudio,1BA$2,080
The Cara11-1Studio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.21 price per square foot 120 Washington St Model at 120 Washington St, Unit 5 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
126 Warren St126 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.23
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
137 Marcella St, Unit Unit 1137 Marcella St2BR,1BA$0.30
236 Parker Hill Ave, Unit #226 - 7236 Parker Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
10 Buckley Ave10 Buckley Ave3BR,1BA$0.32
91 Devon St, Unit 391 Devon St3BR,1BA$0.33
14 Schiller St, Unit 114 Schiller St3BR,1BA$0.34
8 Olmstead St8 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.36
14 Lourdes Ave, Unit 214 Lourdes Ave3BR,1BA$0.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Roxbury?

There are currently 728 Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,100. There are also 393 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roxbury ranging from $1,075 to $9,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roxbury ranges from $1,075 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,713.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Roxbury range from $1,000 to $8,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,130 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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