Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in West Roxbury Center

$2,700/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Roxbury Center is $2,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Roxbury Center

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Roxbury Center rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 9% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in West Roxbury Center run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

9%

-

1 bedroom

$2,700

24%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,465

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,830

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,465

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,830

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$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA is 5% 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

5d+ ago

West Roxbury Center condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Condo for rent

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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 $2,700 per month as of June 13, 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 9% since last year.

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

Rent in West Roxbury Center is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $108,000/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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