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178 Hillside Street178 Hillside Street, Boston, MA 02120, US
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $3,800–$7,300The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2–5 |
| Baths | 1–2 |
| Sqft | – |
5+ Days Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 12 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02120 |
Highlights
- hardwood floors
- spacious bedrooms
- modern finishes
- washer/dryer
Units
178 Hillside Street, Boston, MA
178 Hillside Street Boston, MA
Available
4
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,800
In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher
Available
1
5 Beds
2 Baths
$7,300
In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Amenities for 178 Hillside Street
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Dogs Ok
- Cats Ok
- On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
- In-Unit Laundry
- Hardwood Floor
- Dishwasher
- Deck
- On-Site Laundry
- High Ceilings
- Central Heat
- Ceiling Fan
- Oven
- Assigned Parking
Policies at 178 Hillside Street
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 178 Hillside Street
Check out this charming property located at 178 Hillside St in Boston's vibrant Mission Hill neighborhood! This 12-unit building offers a mix of 2 and 5-bedroom residences, each boasting modern finishes, spacious bedrooms, and hardwood floors. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit washer/dryer and an open concept kitchen-living room perfect for entertaining. Additional highlights include private deck space and modern finishes throughout. As a resident, you'll appreciate the long-term rental options and amenities like a dishwasher. With only a few units to choose from, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make this property your home. Note that this property is not pet-friendly.
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Address details
| Units | 12 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02120 |
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 178 Hillside Street, Boston, MA 02120, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in Boston
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 178 Hillside St #4 to be 8% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Mission Hill.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Mission Hill
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,300 |
| March 2024 | $2,345 |
| April 2024 | $2,350 |
| May 2024 | $2,360 |
| June 2024 | $2,355 |
| July 2024 | $2,390 |
| August 2024 | $2,399 |
| September 2024 | $2,418 |
| October 2024 | $2,480 |
| November 2024 | $2,420 |
| December 2024 | $2,412 |
| January 2025 | $2,312 |
| February 2025 | $2,306 |
| March 2025 | $2,344 |
| April 2025 | $2,387 |
| May 2025 | $2,400 |
| June 2025 | $2,400 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,492 |
| September 2025 | $2,493 |
| October 2025 | $2,485 |
| November 2025 | $2,496 |
| December 2025 | $2,500 |
| January 2026 | $2,516 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,850 |
| March 2024 | $1,874 |
| April 2024 | $1,937 |
| May 2024 | $1,991 |
| June 2024 | $1,971 |
| July 2024 | $2,000 |
| August 2024 | $2,000 |
| September 2024 | $2,000 |
| October 2024 | $2,137 |
| November 2024 | $2,413 |
| December 2024 | $2,151 |
| January 2025 | $2,000 |
| February 2025 | $2,000 |
| March 2025 | $2,000 |
| April 2025 | $1,975 |
| May 2025 | $1,935 |
| June 2025 | $1,972 |
| July 2025 | $1,957 |
| August 2025 | $1,996 |
| September 2025 | $2,100 |
| October 2025 | $2,057 |
| November 2025 | $2,000 |
| December 2025 | $2,000 |
| January 2026 | $2,033 |
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Can I afford to live at 178 Hillside Street?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$152,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $152,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $5,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $3,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 178 Hillside St #4
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood
Mission Hill | Boston, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Boston near 178 Hillside Street
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 178 Hillside Street, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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Starbucks
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Mission Bar & Grill
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TGI Friday's
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Pudding Stone Tavern
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L & C Bakery Corp
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Federal Foods Inc
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