Cheap Homes for Rent in Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,000 (140 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 125 WARREN priced from $1,900. Nazing Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,032. Here are the most affordable Roxbury apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,032
The CaraStudiosStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.18 price per square foot 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit 8 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 4 Buckley Ave Model at 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
100 Warren St, Unit 12100 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.22
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 349 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 349 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
439 Walnut Ave, Unit 3439 Walnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
8 Woodside Ave, Unit 18 Woodside Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
124 Warren St, Unit 120-14124 Warren St2BR,1BA$0.26
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Roxbury?

There are currently 1346 Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $12,800. There are also 729 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roxbury ranging from $2,000 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 $2,000 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,852.

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 $1,150 to $6,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $8,434. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

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