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Rental Market Trends in Roslindale, MA

What is the average rent in Roslindale, MA?

$2,140/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Roslindale, MA is $2,140 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Roslindale one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Roslindale, you can expect to pay about $1,776 per month for a studio, $2,140 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,760 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,453 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,776/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,140/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,760/month
869 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,453/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,380/month
2,360 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,375/month
855 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,963/month
2,444 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,746/month
4,527 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,559/month
3,479 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Roslindale, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.3%, which averages out to $112 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Roslindale, MA?

Because the average rent in Roslindale is $2,140, you’ll want to make about $7,133 per month or $85,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment communities in Roslindale we think you'll love

Rozzie

Rozzie

289 Walk Hill St,
Roslindale, MA 02131

$2,230 - $4,425 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,375 - $4,700 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

MetroMark

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3593-3615 Washington St,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$2,347 - $3,401 Total Monthly Price

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Stony Brook Commons

Stony Brook Commons

390 Blue Ledge Dr,
Roslindale, MA 02131

$1,703 - $4,298 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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United States Massachusetts Roslindale Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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