Average Rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Mission Hill rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,238, or roughly $49 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-1.36%) year-over-year from $1,774 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $608 (25.44%) year-over-year from $2,392 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-6.84%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.23%) year-over-year from $3,592 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (6.01%) year-over-year from $4,717 to $5,000. 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 9.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.75% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$103.43	$1,750	$1,774 (-1.36%)	$1,908 (-8.30%)
1 BR	$66.46	$3,000	$2,392 (25.44%)	$2,654 (13.03%)
2 BR	$46.78	$2,950	$3,167 (-6.84%)	$3,258 (-9.46%)
3 BR	$39.00	$3,600	$3,592 (0.23%)	$4,367 (-17.56%)
4+ BR	$46.22	$5,000	$4,717 (6.01%)	$5,224 (-4.29%)

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 $2,846 per month. A total of 23 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, 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 $4,800 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 7.14% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.51% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are about 5.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.38% 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	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,825	$3,250	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Commonwealth, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 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 $3,200 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Mission Hill's average rent, which is actually $3,238. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,150	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

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 $2,875. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 23 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 8.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 13.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 4.27% 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	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,825	$3,250	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 14 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 $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 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 $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $40 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	$3,000	$3,075	$3,900
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,403	$4,000	$3,675
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02111, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,700	$5,000	$3,848
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02125, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,550	$3,183	$3,238
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$3,995	$3,970

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 $3,238. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $103.43. There are a total of 13 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 $66.46. There are a total of 19 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 $2,925 and an average price per square feet of $46.78. There are a total of 22 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $2,590/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.