Cheap Homes for Rent near Roxbury, MA from $800 (186 Rentals)

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property at 191 Green St

$820

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$820

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$820

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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191 Green St

BostonMA02130
property at 61 Lithgow

$925

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$925

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$925

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Lithgow

BostonMA02124

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property at 6 Glenville Ave

$1,100 - $5,200

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$1,100

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1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

6 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 64 Percival St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

64 Percival St, Unit 3

64 Percival St
BostonMA02122

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property at 5 Union Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Union Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 8 St Lukes Rd

$1,200 - $6,250

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

8 St Lukes Rd

BostonMA02134

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property at 303 Tappan St

$1,250 - $5,600

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$1,250

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1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

303 Tappan St

BrooklineMA02445

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Roxbury, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roxbury, MA area range in price from $900 to $15,200 with an overall median price of $3,815. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roxbury Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sav Mor$3,100$1,15043
Highland Park$4,100$900108

Cheapest Available Roxbury Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
New Castle CourtNewcastleStudio,1BA$1,662
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 and Nearby

As of August 18, 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 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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.
80 Phillips, Unit 580 Phillips2BR,1BA$0.03
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey 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
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
51 Delle Ave, Unit 151 Delle AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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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 6516 Apartments for Rent in Roxbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $840 to $27,790. There are also 5224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roxbury ranging from $820 to $99,999.

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 $820 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,838.

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 $1,100 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.