Cheap Homes for Rent near Roslindale, MA from $800 (31 Rentals)

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property at 191 Green St

$820

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$820

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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191 Green St

BostonMA02130

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property at 1455 River St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1455 River St

BostonMA02136
property at 5 Union Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Union Ave

BostonMA02130

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property at 14 Arborough Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Arborough Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 27 Hosmer St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Hosmer St

BostonMA02126
property at 624 Hyde Park Ave

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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624 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02131

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property at 25 Sutton St

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Sutton St

BostonMA02126

Roslindale, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roslindale, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roslindale, MA area range in price from $1,483 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,912. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roslindale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Metropolitan Hill Beech St$2,912$1,48392

Cheapest Available Roslindale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
Ridgecrest VillageStudio/1 Bath with Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,650
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790
The RozzieRozzie 1b1b1BR,1BA$1,809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA and Nearby

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roslindale area is the $0.28 price per square foot 16 Rossmore Rd Model at 16 Rossmore Rd in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Roslindale apartment is the 240 Heath St Model at 240 Heath St, Unit PH9 starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Medical Center Area 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.
16 Rossmore Rd16 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
240 Heath St, Unit PH9240 Heath St1BR,1.5BA$0.32
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
10 Buckley Ave, Unit 110 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
95 Chestnut St, Unit 1B95 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.29
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
75 Gardner St, Unit 03B75 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roslindale

What type of rentals are currently available in Roslindale?

There are currently 1321 Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA with pricing that ranges from $840 to $12,250. There are also 761 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roslindale ranging from $820 to $12,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roslindale ranges from $820 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,476.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Roslindale range from $1,100 to $11,404, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,879.

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