Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA from $800 (291 Rentals)

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

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

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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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 to 2 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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Smith House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smith House

757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
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36 Calumet St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

36 Calumet St, Unit 1, Unit 1

36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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66 Hammond St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

66 Hammond St, Unit 2, Unit 2

66 Hammond StBoston, MA 02120
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
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28 Derne St, Unit 6, Unit 6
$1,250
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$1,250

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28 Derne St, Unit 6, Unit 6

28 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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175 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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175 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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848 Huntington Ave
$1,300 - $4,000
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$1,300 - $4,000

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Soon

848 Huntington Ave

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$1,500

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$1,500

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28 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

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$4,000$1,20091
Highland Park$9,000$1,093300

Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roxbury, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. 21 Sudan St in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roxbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
21 Sudan StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,456
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 90 Brainerd Rd Model at 90 Brainerd Rd starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
21 Gibbs St, Unit 221 Gibbs St3BR,2BA$0.03
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1114 Commonwealth Ave1114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
127 Washington St127 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,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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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 $1,517.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roxbury?

The cheapest apartment in Roxbury is 21 Sudan St which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Roxbury costs $6,500.

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 16 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 $319 which is $6,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxbury.

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