
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

Parkway 1208

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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1
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74 Moraine St, Unit 2

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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
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14 Ashfield St

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

1201 River St

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6 St Mark St, Unit A

Stony Brook Village

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216 South St, Unit B

15 Waterloo St
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Stony Brook Commons

100 Readville St

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3

54 S Fairview St

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1144 River St, Unit 1

Canterbury Place

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62 Maple St, Unit 3
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66 Bryon Rd, Unit #1

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4440 Washington St, Unit 3R

21 Imbaro Rd

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52 Boylston St

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17 Lakeville Rd, Unit 1

2089 Centre St

5 Brown

21 Wenham St
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West Roxbury, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Roxbury?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Roxbury Studio Apartments | $2,497 | $1,483 | $3,730 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,350 | $7,073 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $1,951 | $9,780 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,252 | $1,000 | $7,745 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,948 | $1,068 | $6,950 |
| West Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,532 | $3,600 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Roxbury, MA
Pricing Updated: 10/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the West 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 West Roxbury Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Roxbury Center | $5,695 | $1,483 | 236 |
Cheapest Available West Roxbury Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Roxbury, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR in the Brush Hill neighborhood priced from $1,483. Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community in the Brush Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,530. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Roxbury apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community | One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,777 |
| Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA
As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Roxbury area is the $0.33 price per square foot 7 Rice St Model at 7 Rice St, Unit 1 in the in the Fisher Hill neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Roxbury apartment is the 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Roxbury apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rice St, Unit 1 | 7 Rice St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 | 151 Forest Hills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 40 Evergreen St, Unit #50 - 34 | 40 Evergreen St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 50 Evergreen St, Unit 11 | 50 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 394 Centre St, Unit 3 | 394 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 465 Arborway, Unit 13 | 465 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 51 Grove St, Unit A | 51 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 8 Olmstead St, Unit #2 | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 19 Rockview St, Unit 1R | 19 Rockview St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Getting Around West Roxbury, MA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Roxbury Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Roxbury?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Roxbury is under $1,790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Roxbury?
The cheapest apartment in West Roxbury is Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in West Roxbury costs $5,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 20 regular apartments in West Roxbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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