Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Hill, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Hill

$3,509/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Hill is $3,509 per month as of August 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,609 more per month.

$3.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Hill

454

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission Hill rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Mission Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,300, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Hill run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,410.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

4%

16%

1 bedroom

$2,703

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,430

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,050

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$5,500

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,703

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,430

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$3,509
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,650
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Hill, Boston, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

2 Judge Street Path - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston

1 Garage Parking Spot for rent

2 Judge Street Path, Boston, MA 02120

Studio

0 baths

$275

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

18 S Huntington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Mission Hill house for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Sep 1

235 Heath St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Hill condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Aug 30

14 Hillside Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9

Excellent

14 Hillside Street

14 Hillside St, Boston, MA 02120

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100–$1,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,509 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Hill?

Average rent prices in Mission Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Mission Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission Hill is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,609 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 $140,000/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).

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