
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA from $1,000 (46 Rentals)
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

Parkway 1208

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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

1201 River St

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252 Cypress St

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

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6 St Mark St, Unit A

Stony Brook Village

Stony Brook Commons

43 Glenwood Ave

20 Kenton Rd
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125 Edgemere Rd, Unit 109

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188 Colburn St, Unit 188

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216 South St, Unit B

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1834 River St, Unit 1

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3

5 Brown

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123 Belgrade Ave, Unit three
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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1

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1144 River St, Unit 1

Canterbury Place

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212 Chestnut Ave, Unit 4

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50-56 Broadlawn Park, Unit 1

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52 Boylston St

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57 Hemman St, Unit B
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297 Belgrade Ave

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800 Hyde Park Ave

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8 Lakeville Rd, Unit 1

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214 Spring St, Unit 2

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104 Harvard St, Unit 2
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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 | $2,622 | $1,483 | $4,040 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,530 | $4,357 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $1,951 | $9,780 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,368 | $1,000 | $8,475 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,851 | $2,800 | $8,000 |
| West Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,364 | $3,600 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Roxbury, MA
Pricing Updated: 12/31/2025Current 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 | $5,420 | $1,483 | 219 |
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. Ridgecrest Village in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Roxbury apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Ridgecrest Village | Studio/1 Bath with Full Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 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 December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Roxbury area is the $0.30 price per square foot 7 Rice St Model at 7 Rice St, Unit 1 in the in the Fisher Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Roxbury apartment is the 40 Evergreen St Model at 40 Evergreen St, Unit #50 - 34 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Medical Center Area 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. |
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| 7 Rice St, Unit 1 | 7 Rice St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 52 Boylston St | 52 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 19 Rockview St, Unit 1R | 19 Rockview St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 759 Boylston St, Unit 2 | 759 Boylston St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.32 |
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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 The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in West Roxbury costs $5,420.
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 26 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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