Average Rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Mission Hill rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $5,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $51 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,518 (194.24%) year-over-year from $782 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $246 (-8.64%) year-over-year from $2,846 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.99%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $91 (2.21%) year-over-year from $4,104 to $4,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.48%) year-over-year from $5,617 to $5,700. 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 10.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.16% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$66.74	$2,300	$782 (194.24%)	$1,857 (23.88%)
1 BR	$66.83	$2,600	$2,846 (-8.64%)	$2,958 (-12.11%)
2 BR	$47.36	$3,400	$3,367 (0.99%)	$3,298 (3.08%)
3 BR	$43.23	$4,195	$4,104 (2.21%)	$3,817 (9.91%)
4+ BR	$50.23	$5,700	$5,617 (1.48%)	$5,133 (11.04%)

Historical Rents in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Mission Hill. The average rent in Mission Hill is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 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 21.20% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are about 16.82% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.34% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 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 $3,449 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Mission Hill's average rent, which is actually $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 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	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,375	$3,300
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,700	$3,313
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,250	$3,350
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,680	$3,498
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,655	$3,348	$3,500
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,149	$4,225	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,175	$3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,675
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,800	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$2,925	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,793	$5,488	$5,115

Top Counties Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 25 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 $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 21.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 31.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 16.82% 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	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

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 $3,300. A total of 20 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,600 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,275. That's at least $65 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 $2,655 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 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	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,098
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400
02118, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,548	$4,400	$3,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,350	$5,550	$3,450
02111, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,185	$5,200	$4,600
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,300
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,655	$3,100	$3,470
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,550	$4,420	$3,755
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300

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 $3,800. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $66.74. There are a total of 7 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 $3,195 and an average price per square feet of $66.83. There are a total of 37 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 $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $47.36. There are a total of 38 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 1.94%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, 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 $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.