Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in West Roxbury Center

$3,040/mo

increased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Roxbury Center is $3,040 per month as of October 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,140 more per month.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Roxbury Center

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Roxbury Center rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in West Roxbury Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 54% 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 West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA

Rent prices in West Roxbury Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Roxbury Center is $2,813, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in West Roxbury Center run $2,663 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,660

4%

-

2 bedroom

$3,395

No Change

36%

3 bedroom

$4,250

No Change

33%

4 bedroom

$2,415

-

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,660

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,415

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Roxbury Center, 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 West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in West Roxbury Center and Bellevue Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Roxbury Center

Median rent price$3,040
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,087
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA

1791 Centre St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

West Roxbury Center condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Centre St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Roxbury Center apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

West Roxbury Center apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Roxbury Center rental market.

How much is rent in West Roxbury Center?

The average rent in West Roxbury Center is $3,040 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Roxbury Center?

Average rent prices in West Roxbury Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 54% since last year.

How does West Roxbury Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Roxbury Center is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,140 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Roxbury Center?

To comfortably afford rent in West Roxbury Center, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/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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