
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA from $1,200 (51 Rentals)
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

Rockingham Glen

Parkway 1208

Willets Landing

Belgrade Place

Washington Grove Apartments

9 Carol Cir

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11 Glade Ave

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43 Parkton Rd
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35 Boylston St

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Jamaica Plain

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58 Oakland St, Unit 58

76 Stonley Rd

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

Stony Brook Commons

15 Pinedale Rd

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15 Pinedale Rd, Unit 3
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184 Colburn St, Unit 184

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street

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86 Chestnut St, Unit #G

Canterbury Place

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9 Rice St, Unit 6

366 Centre St, Unit 4

100 Readville St

1799 Centre St, Unit 14

1799 Centre St, Unit 34
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1799 Centre St, Unit 17

2089 Centre St

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2 Woodlawn St, Unit L

158-160-160 Roslindale Ave

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The Rozzie

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9 Stearns Rd

2 Prescott St, Unit 1

15 Stimson St, Unit 5

14 Lakeville Rd, Unit 3

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23 Congreve St, Unit Apt #1
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24 Cornell St

412 Centre St

8 Kittredge St

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369A Centre St

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252 Cypress 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 | $2,604 | $1,483 | $4,230 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,220 | $5,210 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,746 | $1,951 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Roxbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,070 | $1,250 | $9,655 |
| Cheap West Roxbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,520 | $2,995 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Roxbury, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current 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 | $4,263 | $1,483 | 174 |
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 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,876 |
| Ridgecrest Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Dining Area | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| Rockingham Glen | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,270 |
| The Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Roxbury, MA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Roxbury area is the $0.36 price per square foot 8 Olmstead St Model at 8 Olmstead St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value West Roxbury apartment is the 14 Lourdes Ave Model at 14 Lourdes Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Olmstead St | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 14 Lourdes Ave, Unit 2 | 14 Lourdes Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 26 Boylston St, Unit 2 | 26 Boylston St | 3BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 394 Centre St | 394 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 22 Evergreen St | 22 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 51 Grove St, Unit A | 51 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 230 Gerry Rd, Unit G-230 | 230 Gerry Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 95 Chestnut St, Unit 1B | 95 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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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 $2,333.
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 $4,263.
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 5 regular apartments in West Roxbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Roxbury?
Cheap apartments in West Roxbury have an average cost of $132 which is $4,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Roxbury.
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