Highland Park

Roxbury, MA

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Highland Park - Roxbury, MA

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Lush greenery and gorgeous architecture surround you in this historic Boston suburb.

Parks MBTA Public Transportation Rail Service Diverse Walkable

Twenty minutes southwest of downtown Boston sits Highland Park, a primarily- residential neighborhood full of beautiful historic homes and apartments along tree-lined streets. The community features over a dozen parks and public green spaces, giving all residents easy access to trails, playgrounds, and historic sites wherever they may live.

The local dining scene is quite unique, with several African and Middle Eastern restaurants and cafes around the neighborhood. MBTA rail service on the west side of the neighborhood makes it easy for folks to get around the city for or leisure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Highland Park is $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,366 for two bedrooms, and $1,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 650 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,160/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,366/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,570/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

87

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Charles River Reservation
  • Coit Observatory

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.