Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,800 (48 Rentals)

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property at 15 Pinedale Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Pinedale Rd

BostonMA02131
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9 Stearns Rd
$2,250 - $2,500
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$2,250 - $2,500

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$2,250 - $2,500
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9 Stearns Rd

9 Stearns RdBoston, MA 02132
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property at 8 Kittredge St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Kittredge St

BostonMA02131
property at 24 Cornell St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Cornell St

BostonMA02131
property at 5050 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

5050 Washington St

BostonMA02132

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property at 21 Weymouth Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Weymouth Ave, Unit 1

21 Weymouth Ave
BostonMA02132
property at 565 Hyde Park Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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565 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02131
property at 92 Brown Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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92 Brown Ave

BostonMA02131
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565 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

565 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2

565 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02131
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property at 4907 Washington St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4907 Washington St

BostonMA02132
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37 Stratford St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

37 Stratford St, Unit 2

37 Stratford StBoston, MA 02132
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property at 11 Bateman St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Bateman St

BostonMA02131

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property at 654 Metropolitan Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 897 Canterbury St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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897 Canterbury St

BostonMA02131
property at 63-65 Catherine St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

63-65 Catherine St

BostonMA02131
property at 32 Stellman Rd

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 Stellman Rd

BostonMA02131
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57 Hemman St
$2,595 - $2,950
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$2,595 - $2,950

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$2,595 - $2,950
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

57 Hemman St

57 Hemman StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 71 Manthorne Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71 Manthorne Rd

BostonMA02132
property at 87 Glendower Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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87 Glendower Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 492 Metropolitan Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 7 Montvale St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

7 Montvale St, Unit 7 Montvale

7 Montvale St
BostonMA02131
property at 87 Glendower Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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87 Glendower Rd, Unit 1

87 Glendower Rd
BostonMA02131

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property at 624 Hyde Park Ave

$1,930

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$1,930

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$1,930

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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624 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02131
property at 28 Fawndale Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

28 Fawndale Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 800 Hyde Park Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

800 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02136
property at 11 Goodway Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Goodway Rd

BostonMA02130
property at 790 Hyde Park Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

790 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02136
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68 Hewlett St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

68 Hewlett St

68 Hewlett StBoston, MA 02131
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23 Congreve St, Unit Apt #1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

23 Congreve St, Unit Apt #1

23 Congreve StRoslindale, MA 02131
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Willets Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willets Landing

4945 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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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 Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Carol Cir

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

Cheapest Available Metropolitan Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,868
11 Schubert St2 bed2BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA

As of July 21, 2026 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 36 Lexington Ave Model at 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Brush Hill 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
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
4442 Washington St, Unit #34442 Washington St4BR,1BA$2.69
253 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3253 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$2.33
39 Farquhar St, Unit 339 Farquhar St3BR,2BA$2.17
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
32 Stellman Rd, Unit 232 Stellman Rd2BR,1BA$2.50
9 Stearns Rd9 Stearns RdStudio ,1BA$2.50
897 Canterbury St, Unit 897897 Canterbury St2BR,1BA$2.74
565 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2565 Hyde Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metropolitan Hill, Boston, MA

Ranked #58

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolitan Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metropolitan Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metropolitan Hill is at Stony Brook Commons listed at $1,868.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Hill Apartment is $2,475 at Stony Brook Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metropolitan Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metropolitan Hill is starting from $2,650 at 11 Schubert St.

What is the most affordable Metropolitan Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metropolitan Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stony Brook Commons and starts from $3,793.

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