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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Roxbury is $2,745 per month, a 13.53% increase from last years average of $2,418.

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 $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 55% 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: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Roxbury is $2,745, a 13.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,418.

One-bedroom apartments provide 597 square feet for $2,643, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,596 offer 820 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,002 sq ft) for $2,912, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Roxbury, Boston, MA

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,745	820 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,643	597 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,596	820 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,912	1,002 sq. ft.

Roxbury, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Roxbury, Boston, MA have increased by 13.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,418 to $2,745.

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

The largest share of rentals in Roxbury, Boston, MA (55%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

17,542 or 74% of the households in Roxbury, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 6,295 or 26% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Roxbury?

Mattapan $2,387/month

West Roxbury $2,696/month

Roxbury $2,745/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,743/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Roxbury?

Downtown - Financial District $4,714/month

Back Bay $4,761/month

Bay Village $6,122/month

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

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Bay Village	$6,122
Back Bay	$4,761
Downtown - Financial District	$4,714
South Boston	$4,319
West End Boston	$4,155
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,078
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,072
South End Boston	$3,931
Charlestown	$3,528
East Boston	$3,317
Allston - Brighton	$3,315
Jamaica Plain	$3,136
Mission Hill	$3,110
Roslindale	$2,891
Beacon Hill	$2,839
Dorchester	$2,794
Roxbury	$2,745
West Roxbury	$2,696
Mattapan	$2,387

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Roxbury is 17% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$2,745

Roxbury rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $2,745

$3,315

Allston - Brighton rent is 21% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,315

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.