Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Hill, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Hill
$3,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Hill is $3,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Hill
325
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mission Hill, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Mission Hill have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mission Hill, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Mission Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Hill is $3,500, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Hill run $2,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,190.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  1% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,452 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,246 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 4% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,935 | |
Beacon Hill | $3,000 | |
Brookline Village | $4,100 | |
Coolidge Corner | $3,500 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,400 | |
South End | $3,765 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 7% | 5% | |
Condos | $4,600 | 2% | 4% | |
Houses | $4,750 | 7% | 47% | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 173% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,452
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,246
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,935
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,000
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,400
South End
Average rent
$3,765
Brookline Village
Average rent
$4,100
Coolidge Corner
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
47%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
173%
Last year
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Hill, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Hill and Back Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Hill
89%higher than the national median
107%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Mission Hill, Boston, MA
5h ago
14 Hillside St, Boston, MA 02120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,150
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Hill house for rent in Boston
5 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
101 Calumet St #3, Boston, MA 02120
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$11,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
1575 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,793–$6,381
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 Worthington St #3, Boston, MA 02120
3 beds
3 baths
$6,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
104 S Huntington Ave #504, Boston, MA 02130
2 beds
2 baths
$4,764
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
1d ago
1575 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,793–$6,381
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
113 Hillside St #2, Boston, MA 02120
5 beds
3 baths
$8,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
352 Riverway #16, Boston, MA 02115
2 beds
1 bath
$3,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston
839 Parker St #3, Boston, MA 02120
3 beds
1 bath
$5,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
1540 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
3 beds
1 bath
$4,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
1540 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
3 beds
1 bath
$4,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Hillside St #3, Boston, MA 02120
4 beds
1 bath
$5,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Hillside St #1, Boston, MA 02120
4 beds
1 bath
$5,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
22 Fisher Ave #3, Boston, MA 02120
4 beds
1 bath
$4,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
22 Fisher Ave #2, Boston, MA 02120
4 beds
1 bath
$4,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
9 Carmel St #2, Boston, MA 02120
5 beds
2 baths
$8,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
882 Huntington Ave #2, Boston, MA 02115
4 beds
1 bath
$4,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Hill, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Hill rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Hill?
The average rent in Mission Hill is $3,600 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Hill?
Average rent prices in Mission Hill have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Mission Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Hill is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).