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Roxbury, MA

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The history of Boston surrounds you

Walkable Historic Diverse College Parks

Roxbury is a historic and diverse community in southwest Boston, adjacent to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The north side borders the campus of Northeastern University and is just a few blocks from Fenway Park, the Medical Center, Back Bay, and the Emerald Necklace. The south side encompasses Franklin Park, allowing you to easily access the trails, playground, zoo, and golf course, ensuring fun for the whole family, wherever you look.

What is it like to live in Roxbury? Well, numerous public parks are spread throughout the community, providing lots of options when you feel like spending time outdoors. The neighborhood is mostly residential, with some of the more affordable apartments, condos, and rental houses in the city. With several MBTA stops around the neighborhood, all of Boston is right at your fingertips.

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Roxbury homes on a clear winter day

Dazzling winter scene in Franklin Park

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Roxbury, MA is $2,124 for a studio, $2,376 for one bedroom, $2,463 for two bedrooms, and $2,617 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roxbury has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,376/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$7,788/month
4,125 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,427/month
4,540 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,374/month
3,065 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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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.

77

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
  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Charles River Reservation
  • Boston Public Garden

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Living in Roxbury

Cost

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Renters living in Roxbury pay an average of $2,949/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Roxbury can expect to pay anywhere from $4,000- $9,000/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $705,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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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.