Cheap Homes for Rent in Roslindale, MA from $1,000 (71 Rentals)

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property at 115 Park St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

115 Park St

BostonMA02132

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property at 4 Westville St

$1,700

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4 Westville St
BostonMA02124
property at 15 Seaverns Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

15 Seaverns Ave

BostonMA02130

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Roslindale, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roslindale, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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$4,700$1,35085

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
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,875
11 Schubert St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,950
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA and Nearby

As of May 18, 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 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 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
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
39 Austin St, Unit 10439 Austin St1BR,1BA$0.32
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
16 Rossmore Rd16 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.32
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
135 Washington St135 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Mount Hope St, Unit 230 Mount Hope St3BR,1BA$0.29
156 Russett Rd, Unit a156 Russett Rd3BR,1.5BA$0.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roslindale

What type of rentals are currently available in Roslindale?

There are currently 1185 Apartments for Rent in Roslindale, MA with pricing that ranges from $885 to $10,805. There are also 583 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roslindale ranging from $1,000 to $14,000.

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 $1,000 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,633.

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 $1,495 to $10,020, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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