What is the average apartment size in Roslindale, Boston, MA?

The average size for a Roslindale, Boston, MA apartment is 832 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Roslindale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Roslindale is $3,000 per month, a 1.87% increase from last year’s average of $2,945.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Roslindale?

In Roslindale, studios rent for $2,164 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,877 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,171 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,568 per month

What is the average apartment size in Roslindale?

The typical apartment in Roslindale offers about 832 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Roslindale?

Studio apartments in Roslindale average 520 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 660 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 970 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,154 sq. ft.

Roslindale, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Roslindale?

The typical rent budget in Roslindale ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Roslindale?

In Roslindale, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Roslindale is $3,000, a 1.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,945.

Studio Apartments at $2,164 offer the most budget-friendly option with 520 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 660 square feet for $2,877, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,171 offer 970 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,154 sq ft) for $3,568, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Roslindale, Boston, MA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,000	832 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,164	520 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,877	660 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,171	970 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,568	1,154 sq. ft.

Roslindale, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Roslindale, Boston, MA have increased by 1.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,945 to $3,000.

What's the typical rent budget in Roslindale, Boston, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Roslindale, Boston, MA (61%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Roslindale, Boston, MA?

6,363 or 45% of the households in Roslindale, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 7,736 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Roslindale?

Roxbury $2,244/month

Mattapan $2,333/month

Beacon Hill $2,738/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,775/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Roslindale?

South Boston $4,329/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,640/month

Back Bay $4,853/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,853
Downtown - Financial District	$4,640
South Boston	$4,329
West End Boston	$4,207
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,116
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,105
South End Boston	$4,039
Charlestown	$3,523
East Boston	$3,330
Allston - Brighton	$3,328
Jamaica Plain	$3,236
Mission Hill	$3,135
Dorchester	$3,076
Roslindale	$3,000
West Roxbury	$2,864
Beacon Hill	$2,738
Mattapan	$2,333
Roxbury	$2,244

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Roslindale is 10% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$3,000

Roslindale rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $3,000

$3,328

Allston - Brighton rent is 11% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,328

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Roslindale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.