
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA from $1,100 (45 Rentals)
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

Parkway 1208

Centre Street Apartments, 1799

Willets Landing

Belgrade Place

Washington Grove Apartments

9 Carol Cir

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street
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39 Hewlett St

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

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252 Cypress St

76 Stonley Rd

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Jamaica Plain

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain
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Stony Brook Commons

66 Maple St

78 Walnut St

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17 Church St, Unit 17 Church St

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184 Colburn St, Unit 184

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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1

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267 Park St, Unit 1

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35 Danforth St, Unit 3

414 Centre St
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Canterbury Place

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105 Chestnut St, Unit 6

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19 Tafthill Ter, Unit 2

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91 Spring St, Unit 3

68 Readville St

280 Hyde Park Ave

158-160-160 Roslindale Ave

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24 Weld Hill St

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91 Spring St
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297 Belgrade Ave

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800 Hyde Park Ave

25 Bayard St

97 Spring St

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Perkins Square

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

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204 Neponset Valley Pky
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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 | $2,660 | $1,483 | $4,495 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,400 | $4,926 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $1,951 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $1,400 | $9,877 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,786 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| West Roxbury 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $3,600 | $5,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Roxbury, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026Current 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 | $5,000 | $1,483 | 194 |
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. 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Ridgecrest Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Dining Area | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| Centre Street Apartments, 1799 | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Roxbury area is the $0.34 price per square foot 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,400. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Forest Hills St | 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 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 465 Arborway, Unit 13 | 465 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 16 Rossmore Rd | 16 Rossmore Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 51 Grove St, Unit A | 51 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 8 Olmstead St, Unit #2 | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 234 South St | 234 South St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
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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 $2,200.
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 $5,000.
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 12 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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