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

The average size for a West Roxbury, Boston, MA apartment is 843 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 West Roxbury?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in West Roxbury is $2,735 per month, a 2.92% decrease from last years average of $2,817.

What is the average apartment size in West Roxbury?

The typical apartment in West Roxbury offers about 843 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

West Roxbury, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in West Roxbury ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in West Roxbury?

In West Roxbury, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in West Roxbury is $2,735, a 2.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,817.

One-bedroom apartments provide 733 square feet for $2,471, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,093 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in West Roxbury, Boston, MA

Last updated: May 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,735	843 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,471	733 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,093	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

West Roxbury, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in West Roxbury, Boston, MA have decreased by 2.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,817 to $2,735.

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

The largest share of rentals in West Roxbury, Boston, MA (38%) 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 West Roxbury, Boston, MA?

3,251 or 30% of the households in West Roxbury, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 7,639 or 70% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in West Roxbury?

Mattapan $2,275/month

Roxbury $2,606/month

Beacon Hill $2,732/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,637/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in West Roxbury?

Downtown - Financial District $4,535/month

Back Bay $4,770/month

Bay Village $6,242/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	$6,242
Back Bay	$4,770
Downtown - Financial District	$4,535
South Boston	$4,216
West End Boston	$4,013
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,001
Chinatown - Leather District	$3,955
South End Boston	$3,935
Charlestown	$3,455
Allston - Brighton	$3,332
East Boston	$3,210
Jamaica Plain	$3,183
Mission Hill	$3,059
Dorchester	$2,882
Roslindale	$2,852
West Roxbury	$2,735
Beacon Hill	$2,732
Roxbury	$2,606
Mattapan	$2,275

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in West Roxbury is 18% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$2,735

West Roxbury rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $2,735

$3,332

Allston - Brighton rent is 22% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,332

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 West 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.