Average Rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA Rents

Lower Roxbury rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $8,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,325, or roughly $47 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $267 (13.11%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $299 (-9.89%) year-over-year from $3,024 to $2,725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $408 (-10.58%) year-over-year from $3,858 to $3,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $295 (-6.94%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $3,955. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,100 (57.41%) year-over-year from $5,400 to $8,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 9.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$82.39	$2,300	$2,033 (13.11%)	$2,225 (3.37%)
1 BR	$52.75	$2,725	$3,024 (-9.89%)	$2,749 (-0.88%)
2 BR	$40.11	$3,450	$3,858 (-10.58%)	$4,098 (-15.82%)
3 BR	$42.06	$3,955	$4,250 (-6.94%)	$4,473 (-11.59%)
4+ BR	$55.56	$8,500	$5,400 (57.41%)	$5,783 (46.97%)

Historical Rents in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Lower Roxbury

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Lower Roxbury. The average rent in Lower Roxbury is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 21.20% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.43% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA are about 17.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.73% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988

Top Neighborhoods Near Lower Roxbury

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near Lower Roxbury. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Beacon Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 total neighborhoods in or near Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is currently around $3,499 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,499. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lower Roxbury's average rent, which is only $3,325. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lower Roxbury, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lower Roxbury. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,950	$3,000	$3,048
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,375	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,700	$3,313
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,680	$3,498
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,655	$3,348	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,675
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,800	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$2,925	$4,000	$4,300
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,600	$4,300	$4,325
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,650
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,793	$5,488	$5,115

Top Counties Near Lower Roxbury

There are a total of 25 counties located by Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 21.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 21.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 17.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988

Top Zipcodes Near Lower Roxbury

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,600 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,275. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is $2,655 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02118, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,548	$4,400	$3,900
02120, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,098
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,350	$5,550	$3,450
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400
02111, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,185	$5,200	$4,600
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,655	$3,100	$3,470
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,550	$4,420	$3,755
02129, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,250	$4,050	$4,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Lower Roxbury Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,325. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $82.39. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lower Roxbury.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $52.75. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lower Roxbury.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,325 and an average price per square feet of $40.11. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lower Roxbury.

How have rent prices in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is around $2,660/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.