Average Rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Mission Hill rentals average $1,238 for a studio rental to $6,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,600, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-15.82%) year-over-year from $1,470 to $1,238. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $418 (16.86%) year-over-year from $2,482 to $2,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.90%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $358 (8.65%) year-over-year from $4,142 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $537 (8.90%) year-over-year from $6,033 to $6,570. 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 3.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.44	$1,238	$1,470 (-15.82%)	$2,775 (-55.41%)
1 BR	$0.31	$2,900	$2,482 (16.86%)	$2,367 (22.54%)
2 BR	$3.67	$3,550	$3,417 (3.90%)	$2,867 (23.84%)
3 BR	$3.57	$4,500	$4,142 (8.65%)	$3,667 (22.73%)
4+ BR	$4.23	$6,570	$6,033 (8.90%)	$4,983 (31.84%)

Historical Rents in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Mission Hill. The average rent in Mission Hill is currently $3,021 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,708 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 43.43% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are about 24.32% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.68% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,200	$2,600	$2,545
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,625	$2,700
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$2,775
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Medford, MA	$1,410	$2,000	$2,800	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,150	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,789 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Hill, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,118 average rent per month, D Street - West Broadway 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	$175	$2,425	$2,900	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$210	$2,700	$3,595	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,800	$3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,200	$3,725	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,435	$4,166	$3,778
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,085	$2,750	$3,800	$3,800
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,748	$3,450	$5,350	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,485	$4,210	$3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,040	$3,840	$4,675	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,803	$3,250	$4,500	$4,118

Top Counties Near Mission Hill

There are a total of 10 counties located by Mission Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,021. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,708, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Mission Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 43.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 26.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 24.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,200	$2,600	$2,545
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,625	$2,700
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$2,775
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Medford, MA	$1,410	$2,000	$2,800	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,150	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

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 $3,498. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,708. 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 $3,109 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,615 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. 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	$2,815	$3,500	$4,230	$3,995
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,475	$5,200	$4,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
02128, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,375	$3,000	$3,000

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 $5,600. 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 $1,238 and an average price per square feet of $5.44. 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 $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $0.31. 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 $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.67. There are a total of 13 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $4,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.