Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA from $700 (127 Rentals)

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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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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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43 Gleason St, Unit 2
$900
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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

43 Gleason St, Unit 2

43 Gleason StBoston, MA 02121
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24 Crawford St, Unit 3rd flr
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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24 Crawford St, Unit 3rd flr

24 Crawford StBoston, MA 02121
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220 - $4,800
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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10 Bellflower St
$1,300
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$1,300

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10 Bellflower St

10 Bellflower StBoston, MA 02125
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40 Forest St, Unit 2a
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

40 Forest St, Unit 2a

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit C
$1,400
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$1,400

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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit C

184 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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Burbank Terrace
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$1,575 - $3,600
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$1,575 - $3,600

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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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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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$1,650

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$1,650

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76 Stonley Rd

BostonMA02130

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

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$1,00046
Highland Park$8,100$1,093116

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. Roxbury Apartments in the Jamaica Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. 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
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 64 Prince St Model at 64 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Financial District 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.
80 Phillips, Unit 580 Phillips2BR,1BA$0.03
64 Prince St, Unit 264 Prince St3BR,1.5BA$0.03
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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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 $1,721.

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 $6,050.

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 23 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 $336 which is $5,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxbury.

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