Houses for Rent in West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Find Your Next House for Rent in West Roxbury, MA

West Roxbury, Mass., is a Boston neighborhood located in the southwest corner of the city. West Roxbury is a charming area that provides a suburban feeling in the city with its single-family homes for rent, tree-lined streets and thriving business district. When you need to get downtown, it's simple to do so by taking the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Needham line or other commuter buses.

5 Quick Facts About West Roxbury

• Many influential writers, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, spent a lot of time in West Roxbury in the 1800s.
• Most of the city's commercial district lies on Centre Street.
• Outstanding youth programs and dedicated civic activism are two of West Roxbury's strong suits.
• The neighborhood was officially created in 1630 and saw significant residential growth after being annexed by Boston in 1874. 
• Stony Brook Reservation is close-by and is a great place to go fishing, hiking and swimming.

4 Resources for West Roxbury Renters

• Keep the West Roxbury Main Streets Brochure handy as a quick guide on the neighborhood.
• For a more in-depth look, check out the City of Boston's West Roxbury/Roslindale brochure.
• Residents can follow the News of West Roxbury Twitter page to stay informed on local events.
• For public transportation schedules, check out the MBTA website.

Attractions in West Roxbury

Millennium Park is located in West Roxbury and provides residents with 100 acres of trails, picnic spots and open fields right in the heart of the neighborhood. Top Boston attractions include Fenway Park, the Boston Public Garden, the Freedom Trail, Charles River Esplanade and Institute of Contemporary Art.