Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (27 Rentals)

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Belgrade Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belgrade Place

446 Belgrade AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Metropolitan Hill, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metropolitan Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metropolitan Hill area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Stony Brook Commons priced from $1,736. Stony Brook Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Metropolitan Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,736
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Velo Forest Hills ApartmentsS5 - S7Studio,1BA$2,390
Hancock Village1 Bedroom Townhome - Heat and Hot Water Included1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metropolitan Hill area is the $0.26 price per square foot 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Metropolitan Hill apartment is the 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit #1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the East Dedham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metropolitan Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
28 Maplewood St, Unit #128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
79 Belgrade Ave, Unit #379 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$0.29
38 Winton St38 Winton St2BR,1BA$0.35
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
4412 Washington St, Unit #24412 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.28
140 Bellevue St140 Bellevue St4BR,2.5BA$1.40
44 Southbourne Rd, Unit 144 Southbourne Rd3BR,1.5BA$2.00
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
4995 Washington St, Unit Apt 14995 Washington St1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metropolitan Hill, Boston, MA

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolitan Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Metropolitan Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metropolitan Hill is under $2,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metropolitan Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Metropolitan Hill is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Metropolitan Hill costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metropolitan Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Metropolitan Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Metropolitan Hill?

Cheap apartments in Metropolitan Hill have an average cost of $136 which is $3,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metropolitan Hill.

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