Average Rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Mission Hill rentals average $188 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,579 (-87.53%) year-over-year from $1,804 to $225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $458 (18.02%) year-over-year from $2,542 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $400 (-12.50%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,732 (-41.91%) year-over-year from $4,132 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $417 (-7.04%) year-over-year from $5,917 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 71.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 25.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.40% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.88	$225	$1,804 (-87.53%)	$1,773 (-87.31%)
1 BR	$4.62	$3,000	$2,542 (18.02%)	$1,964 (52.74%)
2 BR	$3.27	$2,800	$3,200 (-12.50%)	$2,296 (21.96%)
4+ BR	$2.26	$5,500	$5,917 (-7.04%)	$4,498 (22.29%)

Historical Rents in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Mission Hill. The average rent in Mission Hill is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,089, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 per month.

Let's compare Mission Hill, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 758.67% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.66% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are about 3.76% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,600	$2,300	$2,550	$2,523
Malden, MA	$1,850	$2,123	$2,923	$2,625
Arlington, MA	$1,610	$2,100	$2,898	$2,950
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,675	$2,900	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,700	$2,975	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,272	$2,995	$3,400	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,078	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,175	$2,600	$3,500	$3,550
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Beacon Hill, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,400 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mission Hill's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $4,350 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mission Hill. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,200	$2,975	$2,700
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,950	$3,675	$3,000
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,675	$2,825	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,448	$2,800	$3,150
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$4,600	$3,300
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,375	$2,750	$3,450	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,695	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,440	$3,987	$3,515
South End, Boston, MA	$450	$3,440	$4,590	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,813	$3,565	$4,375	$4,125
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,425	$3,050	$5,500	$4,200
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,810	$3,998	$5,270	$4,350

Top Counties Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 12 counties located by Mission Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Malden, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,089. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 758.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 20.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 3.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,600	$2,300	$2,550	$2,523
Malden, MA	$1,850	$2,123	$2,923	$2,625
Arlington, MA	$1,610	$2,100	$2,898	$2,950
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,675	$2,900	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,700	$2,975	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,272	$2,995	$3,400	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,078	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,175	$2,600	$3,500	$3,550
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,900	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,425.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Mission Hill, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02118, Boston, MA	$425	$3,400	$4,600	$3,850
02116, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,150	$5,200	$4,275
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,675	$2,900	$3,000
02128, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,900	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Mission Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Mission Hill, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Mission Hill, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $188 and an average price per square feet of $1.88. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mission Hill.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,025 and an average price per square feet of $4.62. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mission Hill.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,795 and an average price per square feet of $3.27. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mission Hill.

How have rent prices in Mission Hill, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Mission Hill, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.88%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.