The Franklin at Hancock Village
201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02445
$3,210 - $8,680 | 1-3 Beds
West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA
Area Guide
Victorian architecture and beautiful parks
Boston
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Mass Transit
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Fast Commutes
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Great Parks
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Historic
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Victorian homes perched along sidewalks that frame narrow streets flanked with trees, a historic downtown shopping district, and gorgeous parks help define the neighborhood of West Roxbury. This Boston neighborhood is on the southwest side of Downtown. This neighborhood was frequently visited by celebrities like author Nathaniel Hawthorne, who wrote a book about his stay in the community.
If you like the outdoors, then West Roxbury is perfect for you! Brook Farm's original 179 acres is now a National Historic Landmark and an ideal hiking and picnicking spot. The vast Millennium Park is attached to Brook Farm and includes six miles of hiking trails, a canoe launch, great views of the Boston skyline, and picnic areas. West Roxbury apartments are ideal for commuters, situated just eight miles southwest of Downtown Boston, with a ride on the MBTA Needham Line taking less than 20 minutes.
Explore the City
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway in the fall
A beautiful fall day in West Roxbury
Picture-perfect Turtle Pond reflects fall foliage
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West Roxbury, MA is $1,636 for a studio, $2,125 for one bedroom, $2,648 for two bedrooms, and $4,098 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Roxbury has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,125/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$5,253/month
2,888 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,512/month
2,048 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,663/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Transportation
74
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
45
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
51
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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brook Farm Historic Site
- Stony Brook Reservation
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
