Roslindale Housing Market Update: Prices Ease, Competition Holds
Roslindale, MA – March 7, 2026 – Home prices dipped year over year, but competition remains strong as inventory stays tight and rents hold near $2,900.
The Roslindale housing market is showing modest price softening early in 2026, while competition and limited inventory continue to shape deals.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price around $683K in January, down about 9% year over year.
- Typical home value near $710K, off roughly 1% from a year ago.
- Homes sell in about 37 days; many still receive multiple offers.
- Average apartment rent about $2,900, essentially flat from last year.
Sales and pricing
According to Redfin, the median sale price in January 2026 was about $683K, a year-over-year decline of 8.8%. Roughly 50 homes closed during the month, down from 68 a year earlier, with properties averaging 37 days on market. Despite the dip, the area remains labeled very competitive, with some homes selling above list price.
Zillow’s Home Value Index places the typical Roslindale home at about $710K through the end of 2025, down 0.8% year over year. Broader market data shows 173 residential sales over the past 12 months and a median single-family price near $684K, underscoring steady activity even as price growth cools.
Inventory and rentals
Active listings remain limited. Zillow reported 54 homes for sale at the end of December, with 13 new listings that month. Tight supply continues to support values, particularly for updated single-family homes and well-located condos.
On the rental side, the average apartment rent is about $2,900, down slightly from last year. Studios average roughly $2,000, one-bedrooms about $2,600, and two-bedrooms around $3,200, reflecting steady demand among renters priced out of ownership.
What it means for buyers and sellers
For buyers, slightly lower year-over-year prices may create negotiation room compared with early 2025, though desirable homes can still move quickly. Sellers face a more price-sensitive market but benefit from constrained inventory and consistent neighborhood demand.
Are you seeing more price reductions, bidding wars, or steady activity in your part of Roslindale?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/2341/MA/Boston/Roslindale/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/155506/roslindale-boston-ma/
https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ma/boston/roslindale/
https://www.propertyfocus.com/trends/city/ma/roslindale