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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Roxbury Center
$3,197/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in West Roxbury Center is $3,197 per month as of July 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,267 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Roxbury Center
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Roxbury Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in West Roxbury Center have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $2,675, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in West Roxbury Center run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 |  4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,780 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellevue Hill | $3,496 | |
Centre South | $3,395 | |
Oak Hill | $5,655 | |
Riverdale | $3,204 | |
South Brookline | $3,665 | |
Upper Washington Spring Street | $2,745 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,675 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,780 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,780
Bellevue Hill
Average rent
$3,496
Centre South
Average rent
$3,395
Upper Washington Spring Street
Average rent
$2,745
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,665
Riverdale
Average rent
$3,204
Oak Hill
Average rent
$5,655
Apartments
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,780
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
66%higher than the national median
81%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Roxbury Center, Boston, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.
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1d ago
West Roxbury Center apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
West Roxbury Center condo for rent in Boston
8 Hastings St #3, Boston, MA 02132
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Roxbury Center condo for rent in Boston
8 Hastings St #3, Boston, MA 02132
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
West Roxbury Center apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
West Roxbury Center apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
1d ago
West Roxbury Center apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
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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 $3,197 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Roxbury Center?
Average rent prices in West Roxbury Center have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does West Roxbury Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Roxbury Center is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,267 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 $128,000/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).