Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA from $900 (64 Rentals)

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property at 172 Boylston St
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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172 Boylston St

BostonMA02130
property at 47 Orlando St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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47 Orlando St

BostonMA02126

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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495

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Base Rent$1,093 - $1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,093 - $1,495
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 136 Homestead St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
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38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio

38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 7 Brenton St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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7 Brenton St

BostonMA02121

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Nazing Court
$1,609 - $2,377

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Base Rent$1,609 - $2,377

Total Monthly Price$1,609 - $2,377
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B

7 Bowdoin AveBoston, MA 02121
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property at 74 Stanton St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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74 Stanton St

BostonMA02124
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Transit 7 At Hyde Park Station
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$1,945 - $3,195

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Base Rent$1,900 - $3,150
Required Monthly Fees$45

Total Monthly Price$1,945 - $3,195
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

Transit 7 At Hyde Park Station

7 Dana AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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3 Woodbourne Rd, Unit 1
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

3 Woodbourne Rd, Unit 1

3 Woodbourne RdBoston, MA 02130
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property at 3904 Washington St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3904 Washington St

BostonMA02131
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Commerce Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce Apartments

376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Georgetowne Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

400 A Georgetowne DrHyde Park, MA 02136
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Roslindale, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roslindale, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roslindale, MA area range in price from $1,200 to $4,900 with an overall median price of $2,750. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roslindale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Metropolitan Hill Beech St$2,750$1,200135

Cheapest Available Roslindale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roslindale, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR in the Brush Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,483. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roslindale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roslindale area is the $0.26 price per square foot 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Roslindale apartment is the 443 Washington St Model at 443 Washington St, Unit 201 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the South Dorchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roslindale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
443 Washington St, Unit 201443 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.23
41 Boylston St, Unit 60241 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.24
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 281 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
369A Centre St369A Centre St1BR,1BA$0.23
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 249 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
52 Boylston St52 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roslindale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roslindale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roslindale is at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR listed at $1,483.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roslindale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roslindale Apartment is $1,600 at Parkway 1208.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roslindale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roslindale is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.

What is the most affordable Roslindale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Roslindale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nazing Court and starts from $2,377.

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