Roxbury Crossing

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Roxbury Crossing, MA

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A few steps away from some of Boston’s biggest attractions and workplaces

Urban Walkable Historic College Parks Public Transportation MBTA Hospital Diverse

Boston’s Roxbury Crossing neighborhood (also known as Mission Hill) is a historic residential community adjacent to one of the city’s busiest sections. The neighborhood is located next door to the Longwood Medical Area, making it a perfect spot for folks who work at Boston Children’s Hospital, VA Boston Healthcare System, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, or Harvard Medical School.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Wentworth Institute of Technology are right on the north side as well, making it a highly convenient location for students. You’ll also be within walking distance of Fenway Park and its surrounding dining, retail, and entertainment district, and surrounded by beautiful parks, including Boston’s famous Emerald Necklace. Rentals can be a bit pricey, but you can find some great deals on apartments, condos, and houses in this area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Roxbury Crossing, MA is $2,811 for a studio, $3,238 for one bedroom, and $4,517 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roxbury Crossing has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,238/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$9,029/month
4,215 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,069/month
5,432 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,687/month
3,992 Sq Ft
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Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

83

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Charles River Reservation
  • Coit Observatory
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Lower Neponset River Trail

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.