Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is $4,600. This is +142%, or $2,700, higher than the national average.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,600

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

234

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is $4,600. This is +142%, or $2,700, higher than the national average.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
13%
36%
27%
23%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

90%
10%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is $4,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,100. Houses for rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,400

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$4,000

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$5,000

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$7,500

No Change

No Change

Studio

$2,300

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Columbia Point, Boston, MA.

Lower Roxbury

Median rent price$4,600
increased by142%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,815
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA is 63% higher than the median rent in Columbia Point, Boston, MA.

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

E Building 28200

2300 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119

Studio

1 bath

$800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

9 Chesterton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

12 Ruggles St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

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12 Ruggles St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

9 Ruggles St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

9 Ruggles St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

16 Ruggles St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

13 Ruggles St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1