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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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BostonMA02130
property at 16 Glenville Ave

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16 Glenville Ave

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Roxbury, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

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$1,00058
Highland Park$8,399$1,093174

Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA and Nearby

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roxbury area is the $0.05 price per square foot 257 Savin Hill Ave Model at 257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Roxbury apartment is the 28 Linden St Model at 28 Linden St, Unit a starting at $3,400 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Allston 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.
257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2257 Savin Hill Ave1BR,1BA$0.05
28 Linden St, Unit a28 Linden St4BR,2BA$0.03
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
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
127 Washington St127 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roxbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Roxbury?

There are currently 7136 Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $935 to $25,927. There are also 5670 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roxbury ranging from $900 to $35,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roxbury ranges from $900 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,077.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Roxbury range from $1,000 to $18,851, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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