Median rent in Roxbury
July 2026. Active listings on Spot Easy, each posted by a verified agent or imported from MLS PIN.
| Size | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $2,550 | $2,175 – $3,013 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,500 | $2,800 – $4,000 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,900 | $3,300 – $4,999 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,800 | $3,998 – $5,800 |
About Roxbury
Roxbury is a Boston neighborhood served by the Orange Line at Roxbury Crossing and Jackson Square, and the Silver Line along Washington Street. Its rental stock is mostly triple-deckers and two-families, with newer development around Nubian Square, and Nubian Square, Franklin Park and the Arnold Arboretum edge anchor the area.
Spot Easy lists Roxbury apartments from verified agents, with real-time availability, filters for bedroom count, bathrooms, pets, parking, laundry and no-broker-fee listings, and photos or 3D tours on most units.
Current median asking rents for Roxbury by bedroom count, with sample sizes and percentiles, are published in the Spot Easy Rent Index.
FAQ about Roxbury Apartments for Rent
What is the average rent in Roxbury?
In July 2026 the median asking rent in Roxbury is $2,550 for a 1-bedroom, $3,500 for a 2-bedroom, $3,900 for a 3-bedroom and $4,800 for a 4+ bedroom. Those figures come from active listings on Spot Easy, and we recalculate them each month.
How much should I budget for an apartment in Roxbury?
Most 1-bedrooms in Roxbury rent for about $2,550 a month. Half of 1-bedrooms list between $2,175 and $3,013, half of 2-bedrooms list between $2,800 and $4,000 and half of 3-bedrooms list between $3,300 and $4,999. About half of what you find will sit outside that middle band, in one direction or the other.
Are rents going up in Roxbury?
The median 1-bedroom in Roxbury is $2,550 in July 2026, up 6.3% from $2,400 in July 2025. We hold 10 months of Roxbury rent history, built from our own listings.
Are there no-fee apartments in Roxbury?
Yes. 76.8% of Roxbury listings where we know the fee carry no broker fee. You can filter your search down to those, and we verify each agent before they can post.
How does Roxbury rent compare with nearby neighborhoods?
For a 1-bedroom, the median in Roxbury is $2,550, next to Mission Hill at $2,575, Dorchester at $2,500 and Jamaica Plain at $2,500. These cover the same bed size in the same month, and we only include areas with enough active listings to report.
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How is transit access in Roxbury?
Roxbury is served by the Orange Line at Roxbury Crossing and Jackson Square, and the Silver Line along Washington Street. Nubian Square is the main bus hub, with routes reaching most of the city alongside the Orange and Silver Lines.
How is transit access in Roxbury?
Roxbury Crossing and Jackson Square put the Orange Line inside the neighborhood, and the Silver Line runs along Washington Street toward downtown. Nubian Square is the main bus hub, with routes reaching most of the city. Most listings are within a walk of one or the other.
When should I start looking for an apartment in Roxbury?
Roxbury turns over fairly evenly through the year, with a modest rise from April into July. Newer development around Nubian Square leases on its own schedule rather than the September cycle. Off-season searching carries less penalty here than in the student neighborhoods.
How do I find no-broker-fee apartments in Roxbury?
A fee is typically one month's rent, about $2,550 on a one-bedroom. The newer Nubian Square developments more often lease directly without a tenant-paid fee, while the older triple-deckers are usually agent-listed. The filter separates them.
What documents do I need to rent an apartment in Roxbury?
Photo ID, recent pay stubs or an offer letter, and prior landlord references. The mix of owner-occupied two-families and newer managed buildings means the process varies by listing, so ask the agent what the specific landlord requires. First month, last month and a security deposit at signing.