Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Roxbury

$3,800/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Roxbury is $3,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.

$4.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Roxbury

158

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower Roxbury rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 14% 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 $3,550, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Roxbury run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,800

8%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,975

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,155

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$6,800

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,155

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

2%

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$3,800
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 19% higher than the median rent in Columbia Point, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Northampton St & Shawmut Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

4 beds

2 baths

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
32 Cunard St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury condo for rent in Boston

32 Cunard St #3, Boston, MA 02120

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
93 Zeigler St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
13 Ruggles St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

$2,700

Price drop

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

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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 $3,800 per month as of September 5, 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 14% since last year.

How does Lower Roxbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower Roxbury is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 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 $152,000/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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