Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA from $700 (293 Rentals)

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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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Westminster Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Court

30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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96-102 Winthrop St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

96-102 Winthrop St

96-102 Winthrop StRoxbury, MA 02119
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6-16 Wait St
Studio Apartments

6-16 Wait St

6-16 Wait StRoxbury, MA 02120
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Smith House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smith House

757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Roxbury, 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 Roxbury Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sav Mor$4,500$1,25073
Highland Park$8,750$1,300221

Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roxbury, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,478. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roxbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,478
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.20
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 24380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
842 Dorchester Ave, Unit BL842 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Roxbury Overview

Roxbury is a neighborhood in Boston thatÆs known for being one of the oldest parts of the city. The neighborhood has a rich cultural and artistic scene that includes the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists. RoxburyÆs diverse attractions, dining establishments, and proximity to downtown Boston make it a great place to call home.

Why live in Roxbury, MA?

Roxbury provides residents with easy access to downtown Boston for work or recreation while also having a thriving local scene. Arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and dining and shopping options all make Roxbury a great neighborhood to call home. The neighborhood offers a strong sense of community with local festivals and other events taking place throughout the year.

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Getting Around Roxbury, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roxbury Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Roxbury?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roxbury is under $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roxbury?

The cheapest apartment in Roxbury is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Roxbury costs $6,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roxbury?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Roxbury?

Cheap apartments in Roxbury have an average cost of $570 which is $6,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxbury.

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