Average Rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Mission Hill rentals average $2,800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-17.36%) year-over-year from $2,208 to $1,825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-3.45%) year-over-year from $2,900 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (1.81%) year-over-year from $3,315 to $3,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.33%) year-over-year from $3,750 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (10.63%) year-over-year from $5,333 to $5,900. 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 up by 21.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.63	$2,800	$2,900 (-3.45%)	$1,982 (41.30%)
2 BR	$4.27	$3,375	$3,315 (1.81%)	$2,583 (30.65%)
3 BR	$2.97	$3,700	$3,750 (-1.33%)	$3,458 (6.99%)
4+ BR	$3.50	$5,900	$5,333 (10.63%)	$4,433 (33.08%)

Historical Rents in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Mission Hill. The average rent in Mission Hill is currently $3,350 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,455, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is Brookline, 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.02% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are about 3.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,310	$2,575	$2,536
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,675
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,509	$3,000	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,793	$2,725	$3,175	$3,100
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,548	$2,838	$3,350
Cambridge, MA	$2,817	$3,036	$3,768	$3,549
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,399	$4,000	$3,653
Somerville, MA	$2,063	$2,800	$3,700	$3,850
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,000	$3,500	$4,000
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,100	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and North End. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,710 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,176 per month. Whereas, at $4,499 average rent per month, Back Bay is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mission Hill. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,953	$3,534	$3,176
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,455	$3,000	$3,348	$3,200
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,675	$3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,100	$3,600	$4,000	$3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,850	$3,563
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,450	$3,700	$3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,452	$3,000	$3,640
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,350	$4,395	$3,643
South End, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,400	$4,737	$3,658
West End, Boston, MA	$3,100	$3,546	$5,030	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,000	$3,400	$3,725
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,350	$3,000	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,143	$3,500	$4,721	$3,816
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,416	$4,500	$3,850
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,877	$4,516	$3,931
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,245	$4,002	$4,658	$4,035
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,745	$5,639	$4,100
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,805	$4,750	$4,167
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,843	$4,200	$4,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,685	$5,800	$4,499

Top Counties Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 20 counties located by Mission Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,350. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,455. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 9.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 3.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,310	$2,575	$2,536
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,675
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,509	$3,000	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,793	$2,725	$3,175	$3,100
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,548	$2,838	$3,350
Cambridge, MA	$2,817	$3,036	$3,768	$3,549
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,399	$4,000	$3,653
Somerville, MA	$2,063	$2,800	$3,700	$3,850
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,000	$3,500	$4,000
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,100	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,566. A total of 31 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02169, Quincy, MA at $2,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,650 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,455. That's at least $5 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 $2,809 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,591 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$4,650
02115, Boston, MA	$2,675	$2,815	$5,750	$3,995
02215, Boston, MA	$2,363	$3,891	$4,500	$3,850
02119, Boston, MA	$138	$2,500	$2,895	$3,400
02446, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,200	$3,400	$3,900
02445, Brookline, MA	$2,193	$2,700	$4,000	$4,095
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,398	$4,737	$3,715
02116, Boston, MA	$2,868	$3,555	$5,498	$4,147
02130, Boston, MA	$2,235	$2,675	$3,200	$3,500
02139, Cambridge, MA	$2,325	$2,785	$3,353	$3,400

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 $4,500. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $4.63. 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 $3,225 and an average price per square feet of $4.27. There are a total of 10 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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 $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.