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Parkway

$2,488 – $4,156/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 708–1,447 sq ft
  • 8 units available
  • Pet friendly
1555 Vfw Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

As of October 14, 2026, Parkway in West Roxbury, MA has 8 apartments for rent from $2,488 to $4,156/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,488 and two-bedrooms at $3,402. The average asking rent has fallen 4.1% since June 24, 2026, from $2,997 to $2,873.


Floor plans

Parkway has 8 units available across 8 floor plans: 6 one-bedroom layouts (708–768 sq ft) and 2 two-bedroom layouts (1,240–1,447 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

A02b

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 768 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,488/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-218$2,488768Dec 26

A02

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 720 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,503/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-333$2,503720Dec 10

A05

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 765 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,553/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-304$2,553765Dec 23

A02d

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 708 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,623/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-426$2,623708Nov 10

A02f

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 744 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,623/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-432$2,623744Dec 1

A02a

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 744 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,638/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-414$2,638744Nov 30

C07

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,240 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,402/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-403$3,4021,240Nov 3

D02

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,447 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,156/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-207$4,1561,447Oct 12

See all 46 units listed at Parkway, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Parkway, a one-bedroom starts at about $2,742 a month all-in: $2,488 rent and an estimated $254 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $3,723.

All-in from$2,742/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Parkway takes about $89,568 a year for a one-bedroom and $122,472 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,742 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $130,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,742/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$130,700/yr

Income to qualify

$89,568/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Parkway has ranged from $2,588 to $3,406. The current average is $2,873, down $124 (4.1%) from $2,997 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (112 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $2,488 – $4,156/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Amenities

Parkway is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 26 amenities, including fitness center, resort style pool, and outdoor patio and grills.

  • 24-Hour Maintenance

  • Bike Repair Station

  • Coffee Bar Café

  • Covered Bike Storage

  • Dog Park And Pet Spa

  • Electric Car Charging Station

  • Entertainment Lounge With Fireplace

  • Fitness Center

  • Indoor (Same Level) Parking Garage

  • Leed Gold Certified

  • Motion Studio

  • Outdoor Patio And Grills

  • Private Landscaped Courtyard Gardens

  • Professional On-Site Management

  • Resort Style Pool

  • Secured Controlled Building Access

  • Smoke-Free Community

  • Chef-Inspired Kitchens

  • Energy Star, Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Floor-To-Ceiling Windows

  • High Ceilings

  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer

  • Quartz Countertops With Tile Backsplashes

  • Soaking Tubs

  • Spacious Floorplans

  • Walk-In Closets


Location

1555 Vfw Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132


Resident reviews

Residents of Parkway rate maintenance (4.5) and location (4.3) highest and building quality (3.3) lowest.

3.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.0
Building Quality3.3
Location4.3
Maintenance4.5
Overall100 reviews

Parkway Apartments receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 86% of reviews rating the property favorably. Residents consistently praise the modern facilities, responsive maintenance team, and welcoming leasing staff. However, a notable minority report concerns about noise transmission between units, elevated utility costs, and inconsistent enforcement of community policies, with some residents citing package theft and parking issues.

Management and leasing staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, friendliness, and helpfulness, with many residents highlighting positive interactions during tours and move-in processes. However, some residents report inconsistent service quality, with complaints about slow response times to maintenance issues, dismissive attitudes from front office staff, and concerns about enforcement of community policies. Maintenance staff are generally regarded as professional and quick to respond, though a few reviews note staffing limitations. Overall satisfaction is high among those who have had positive interactions with management, but negative experiences center on communication gaps and perceived lack of follow-through on resident concerns.

Residents consistently praise the property's amenities, including a well-equipped gym, pool, indoor garage, and professionally maintained common areas cleaned weekly. However, noise transmission between units and enforcement of parking and community conduct rules are recurring concerns. Package theft and cleanliness issues in shared spaces are occasionally reported, though maintenance staff are widely recognized as responsive and helpful.

Noise insulation is a significant concern, with multiple residents reporting sound traveling easily between units and from external sources due to thin walls and limited insulation. Common areas and amenities are generally well-maintained with regular professional cleaning, though some residents report occasional litter in hallways and parking areas. Maintenance staff are consistently praised for responsiveness and helpfulness, while apartment finishes and initial cleanliness vary, with some units requiring attention to details like appliance condition upon move-in.

The property offers a convenient location with nearby grocery, gas, restaurants, and services accessible by short drive, though the busy VFW Parkway location requires a car for most errands. The indoor garage and parking availability are significant advantages for residents with vehicles. Commuter rail access is available but requires a drive rather than walking. Traffic congestion at nearby intersections during rush hours is a notable consideration for commuters.

Maintenance staff are consistently described as responsive, professional, and helpful, with quick response times to repair requests including appliance fixes and window repairs. Residents report positive experiences with work order completion and staff demeanor. One review noted staffing constraints with only two maintenance personnel on site, which may impact capacity during peak demand periods.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Parkway is walkable and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Walkable
Grade C
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Parkway was good on 188 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 60, moderate). Daily highs averaged 83°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 15°F in February, the coldest.

Air quality

188 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 41

Temperature

83° / 15°

average July high / February low

: 72° high, 53° low

Pollen

None

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: none

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January33°F17°F46 (good)20 of 31
February33°F15°F59 (moderate)9 of 28
March49°F29°F50 (good)16 of 31
April58°F39°F49 (good)18 of 30
May69°F51°F53 (moderate)12 of 31
June81°F61°F58 (moderate)6 of 30
July83°F65°F60 (moderate)5 of 31
August83°F65°F53 (moderate)10 of 31
September70°F57°F43 (good)24 of 30
October63°F47°F41 (good)25 of 31
November49°F34°F42 (good)22 of 30
December36°F22°F44 (good)21 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Parkway is a 254-unit building in West Roxbury, MA.

Situated just steps from the Charles River, Parkway’s one, two, and three bedroom apartments offer all the comforts of suburban living within minutes of downtown Boston.

  • Building

    Apartment
  • Total units

    254

Nearby schools

The closest school to Parkway is Curious Minds Child Care Center, a private preschool less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Kilmer K-8 School, 0.5 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Curious Minds Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Sunny Bear Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.1 mi

Light House Early Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Kilmer K-8 School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.5 mi

West Roxbury-Ymca Sacc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Parkway Pre-School Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Children's Happy Day School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.7 mi

Kids Club Childcare & Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Welcome Child Care & Pre-School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.8 mi

Beethoven Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.8 mi

Contact & management

Parkway is managed by Willow Bridge. The leasing office's phone number is (833) 958-3351.