Average Rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Mission Hill rentals average $1,775 for a studio rental to $5,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $50 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $109 (6.65%) year-over-year from $1,641 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.86%) year-over-year from $2,625 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (6.77%) year-over-year from $3,325 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $96 (-2.44%) year-over-year from $3,921 to $3,825. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.09%) year-over-year from $5,500 to $5,495. 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 22.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$100.00	$1,750	$1,641 (6.65%)	$1,848 (-5.32%)
1 BR	$60.52	$2,700	$2,625 (2.86%)	$2,904 (-7.03%)
2 BR	$47.20	$3,550	$3,325 (6.77%)	$3,333 (6.50%)
3 BR	$43.02	$3,825	$3,921 (-2.44%)	$4,133 (-7.46%)
4+ BR	$48.98	$5,495	$5,500 (-0.09%)	$5,066 (8.47%)

Historical Rents in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Mission Hill. The average rent in Mission Hill is currently $2,761 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 2.82% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.59% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are about 23.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,450	$3,400
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Marks, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 total neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,400 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Mission Hill's average rent, which is actually $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mission Hill. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
St. Marks, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,700	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,600	$2,850	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA	$2,165	$1,776	$2,750	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,411
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,945	$3,445	$3,470
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,675	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,900	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,948	$3,625
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,600	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,875	$5,570	$4,790

Top Counties Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 28 counties located by Mission Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,775. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 2.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 11.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 23.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,450	$3,400
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Zipcodes Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,975. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is $2,618 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,100	$3,800
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02111, Boston, MA	$1,575	$3,655	$4,800	$3,748
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02125, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,705	$3,200	$3,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,415	$4,385	$3,600
02127, Boston, MA	$1,950	$3,000	$4,000	$4,100

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 $3,700. 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 $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $100.00. There are a total of 19 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $60.52. There are a total of 21 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $47.20. There are a total of 29 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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 $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.