Average Rent in Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Roxbury, Boston, MA Rents

Roxbury rentals average $2,248 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,613, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $375 (16.13%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $249 (-9.77%) year-over-year from $2,549 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.59%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (6.02%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $667 (-17.24%) year-over-year from $3,867 to $3,200. 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 1.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.81% this month.
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Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $0.23 $2,300 $2,549 (-9.77%) $2,099 (9.57%)
2 BR $6.53 $3,200 $3,150 (1.59%) $2,733 (17.07%)
3 BR $0.34 $3,375 $3,183 (6.02%) $3,198 (5.52%)
4+ BR $3.67 $3,200 $3,867 (-17.24%) $3,808 (-15.97%)

Historical Rents in Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Roxbury

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Roxbury. The average rent in Roxbury is currently $3,551 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cambridge, MA, with an average rent of $3,406, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Roxbury, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,695 per month.

Let's compare Roxbury, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Roxbury, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 46.27% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Roxbury, Boston, MA are about 2.06% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.59% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Roxbury, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cambridge, MA $2,858 $3,050 $3,752 $3,406
Boston, MA $2,992 $3,525 $4,475 $3,695

Top Neighborhoods Near Roxbury

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Roxbury. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Roxbury, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Roxbury, Boston, MA is currently around $3,688 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,688. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Roxbury's average rent, which is only $3,613. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Roxbury, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,162 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Roxbury. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,944 $3,559 $3,085
South End, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,531 $4,782 $3,585
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,342 $4,313 $3,630
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,364 $4,365 $3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,304 $3,670 $5,011 $3,725
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,240 $3,733 $4,878 $4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,123 $4,057 $4,660 $4,105
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $3,400 $4,117 $4,864 $4,162

Top Counties Near Roxbury

There are a total of 8 counties located by Roxbury, Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,551. That's roughly around $5 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cambridge, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,406. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,695, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by Roxbury, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Roxbury, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Roxbury, Boston, MA is 46.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Roxbury, Boston, MA is 2.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cambridge, MA $2,858 $3,050 $3,752 $3,406
Boston, MA $2,992 $3,525 $4,475 $3,695

Top Zipcodes Near Roxbury

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Roxbury, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,572. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02138, Cambridge, MA at $2,890 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,092 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,853. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Roxbury, Boston, MA is $3,463 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,398 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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 $2,974 $3,531 $4,812 $3,610
02116, Boston, MA $2,885 $3,545 $4,928 $3,730
02215, Boston, MA $2,660 $4,107 $4,864 $4,081
02210, Boston, MA $3,240 $3,730 $4,930 $3,978
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,935 $4,383 $4,092
02114, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,395 $4,413 $3,703
02141, Cambridge, MA $3,042 $3,630 $4,452 $3,353
02109, Boston, MA N/A $3,339 $4,378 $3,533
02134, Boston, MA $3,199 $2,810 $3,768 $3,434
02135, Boston, MA $2,573 $3,094 $3,150 $3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Roxbury Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Roxbury, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Roxbury, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,613. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Roxbury, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Roxbury, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Roxbury.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Roxbury, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,248 and an average price per square feet of $0.23. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Roxbury.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Roxbury, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $6.53. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Roxbury.
How have rent prices in Roxbury, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Roxbury, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Roxbury, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Roxbury, Boston, MA is around $2,890/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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