Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA from $300 (57 Rentals)

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property at 10-12-12 Michigan Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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

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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
property at 108 Wilmington Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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108 Wilmington Ave

BostonMA02124

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Nazing Court
$1,609 - $2,377
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$1,609 - $2,377

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Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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property at 7 Fairfax Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Fairfax Rd

MiltonMA02186
property at 23 Hudson St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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23 Hudson St

MiltonMA02186
property at 466 River St

$1,737 - $2,234

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$1,737

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466 River St

BostonMA02126

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property at 96 Harrishof St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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96 Harrishof St

BostonMA02121

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property at 24 Cornell St

$1,900 - $2,300

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24 Cornell 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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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Westminster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Court

30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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Phillips Brooks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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Roslindale, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roslindale, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Metropolitan Hill Beech St$4,537$300106

Cheapest Available Roslindale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roslindale, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Commons in the East Dedham neighborhood priced from $300. Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,301. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roslindale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$300
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Nazing CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,609
2 and 6 LamartineStudio 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,737
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roslindale area is the $0.26 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Roslindale apartment is the 15 Park Dr Model at 15 Park Dr starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Roxbury 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.
230 Fuller St230 Fuller St1BR,1BA$0.26
15 Park Dr15 Park DrStudio ,1BA$0.27
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
127 Washington St127 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
60 Boylston St, Unit 10960 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit #349 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
64 1/2 Day St, Unit #164 1/2 Day St2BR,1BA$0.27
240 Cypress St, Unit #1240 Cypress St2BR,1BA$0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roslindale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Roslindale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roslindale is under $1,790.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roslindale?

The cheapest apartment in Roslindale is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Roslindale costs $4,537.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roslindale?

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 3 regular apartments in Roslindale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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