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

The average size for a Roxbury, Boston, MA apartment is 814 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Roxbury is $2,455 per month, a 7.5% increase from last year’s average of $2,284.

What is the average apartment size in Roxbury?

The typical apartment in Roxbury offers about 814 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 35% 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: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Roxbury is $2,455, a 7.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,284.

One-bedroom apartments provide 582 square feet for $2,112, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,240 offer 814 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (999 sq ft) for $3,040, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Roxbury, Boston, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,455	814 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,112	582 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,240	814 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,040	999 sq. ft.

Roxbury, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Roxbury, Boston, MA have increased by 7.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,284 to $2,455.

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

The largest share of rentals in Roxbury, Boston, MA (35%) 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?

Mattapan $2,357/month

Roxbury $2,455/month

West Roxbury $2,567/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,698/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Roxbury?

South Boston $4,253/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,342/month

Back Bay $4,855/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	$4,855
Downtown - Financial District	$4,342
South Boston	$4,253
West End Boston	$4,082
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,044
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,014
South End Boston	$3,965
Charlestown	$3,449
Allston - Brighton	$3,249
Jamaica Plain	$3,208
East Boston	$3,176
Dorchester	$3,102
Mission Hill	$3,019
Roslindale	$2,888
Beacon Hill	$2,599
West Roxbury	$2,567
Roxbury	$2,455
Mattapan	$2,357

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Roxbury is 24% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$2,455

Roxbury rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $2,455

$3,249

Allston - Brighton rent is 32% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,249

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.