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

The average size for a Roxbury, Boston, MA apartment is 820 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 Roxbury?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Roxbury is $2,244 per month, a 2.41% decrease from last year’s average of $2,300.

What is the average apartment size in Roxbury?

The typical apartment in Roxbury offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Roxbury, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Roxbury ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Roxbury?

In Roxbury, 74% of households rent while 26% 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 Roxbury is $2,244, a 2.41% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,300.

One-bedroom apartments provide 586 square feet for $2,095, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,068 offer 816 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,006 sq ft) for $2,574, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Roxbury, Boston, MA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,244	820 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,095	586 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,068	816 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,574	1,006 sq. ft.

Roxbury, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Roxbury, Boston, MA have decreased by 2.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,300 to $2,244.

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

The largest share of rentals in Roxbury, Boston, MA (42%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

17,325 or 74% of the households in Roxbury, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 5,967 or 26% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Roxbury?

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 Roxbury?

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 Roxbury is 33% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$2,244

Roxbury rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $2,244

$3,328

Allston - Brighton rent is 48% 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 Roxbury 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.