Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Roxbury

$3,950/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Roxbury is $3,950 per month as of July 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $2,020 more per month.

$4.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Roxbury

196

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower Roxbury rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Lower Roxbury have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Rent prices in Lower Roxbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower Roxbury is $3,950, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Roxbury run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

2%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,750

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$4,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,500

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$6,750

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Lower Roxbury and Columbia Point by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lower Roxbury

Median rent price$3,950
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in Columbia Point, Boston, MA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Columbia Point

$3,400

decreased by4%
Last year
Columbus Park Andrew Square

$3,250

increased by6%
Last year
Jamaica Central South Sumner

$3,100

decreased by14%
Last year
Washington Park

$3,375

increased by3%
Last year
Cambridgeport

$4,224

increased by2%
Last year
Kendall Square

$3,570

increased by18%
Last year

Discover rentals in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

667 Massachusetts Ave #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

667 Massachusetts Ave #B2, Boston, MA 02118

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2 Chesterton St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury condo for rent in Boston

2 Chesterton St #2, Boston, MA 02119

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

7 Chesterton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2BR 1Bath in Secured Brick Building close Convenient access to Longwood Medical Area, Northeastern U

7 Chesterton St #1, Boston, MA 02119

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 4

16 Ruggles St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

This great 2 bed, 1 bath sunny apartment is located in the Roxbury area on Ruggles St. close to many amenities in Boston...

16 Ruggles St #4, Boston, MA 02119

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lower Roxbury rental market.

How much is rent in Lower Roxbury?

The average rent in Lower Roxbury is $3,950 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower Roxbury?

Average rent prices in Lower Roxbury have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Lower Roxbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower Roxbury is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,020 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Roxbury?

To comfortably afford rent in Lower Roxbury, you'd need to earn approximately $158,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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