Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,485 (49 Rentals)

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio
$1,485

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,485

Total Monthly Price$1,485
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio

38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 24 Cornell St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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24 Cornell St

BostonMA02131
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8 Sherwood St, Unit 1
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 Sherwood St, Unit 1

8 Sherwood StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 790 Hyde Park
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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790 Hyde Park, Unit 1

790 Hyde Park
BostonMA02136
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9 Stearns Rd
$2,250 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

9 Stearns Rd

9 Stearns RdBoston, MA 02132
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property at 63-65 Catherine St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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63-65 Catherine St

BostonMA02131
property at 65 Catherine St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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65 Catherine St, Unit 65

65 Catherine St
BostonMA02131
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property at 4393 Washington St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

4393 Washington St

BostonMA02131
property at 800 Hyde Park Ave
$2,300 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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800 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02136
property at 34-36 Cedrus Ave
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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34-36 Cedrus Ave

BostonMA02131
property at 344 Cornell St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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344 Cornell St

BostonMA02131
property at 5050 Washington St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5050 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 92 Brown Ave
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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92 Brown Ave

BostonMA02131

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property at 4907 Washington St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4907 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 71 Manthorne Rd
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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71 Manthorne Rd

BostonMA02132
property at 800 Hyde Park Ave
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

800 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 22

800 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02136
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property at 4164 Washington St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

4164 Washington St, Unit 1

4164 Washington St
BostonMA02131
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property at 87 Glendower Rd
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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87 Glendower Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 654 Metropolitan Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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property at 232 Austin St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

232 Austin St

BostonMA02136

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property at 145 Lagrange St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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145 Lagrange St

BostonMA02132
property at 57 Hemman St
$2,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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57 Hemman St, Unit B

57 Hemman St
BostonMA02131
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property at 57 Hemman St
$2,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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57 Hemman St, Unit #B

57 Hemman St
BostonMA02131
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57 Hemman St
$2,595 - $3,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,595 - $3,175

Total Monthly Price$2,595 - $3,175
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

57 Hemman St

57 Hemman StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 492 Metropolitan Ave
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 14 Heron St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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14 Heron St, Unit 410

14 Heron St
BostonMA02132

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property at 253 Belgrade Ave
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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253 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3

253 Belgrade Ave
BostonMA02131
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property at 4975 Washington St
$1,990 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,990

Total Monthly Price$1,990
2 Bedroom Rentals
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4975 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 28 Fawndale Rd
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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28 Fawndale Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 1791 Centre St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1791 Centre St

BostonMA02132
property at 895-897-897 Canterbury St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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property at 897 Canterbury St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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897 Canterbury St

BostonMA02131
property at 4164 Washington St
$2,500 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
Affordability

4164 Washington St

BostonMA02131
property at 14 Heron St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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14 Heron St

BostonMA02132
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68 Hewlett St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

68 Hewlett St

68 Hewlett StBoston, MA 02131
  • Utilities Included

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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
  • Utilities Included
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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 BrookA1-601BR,1BA$1,825
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metropolitan Hill area is the $0.33 price per square foot 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit 2 in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Metropolitan Hill apartment is the 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Mount Hope 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.
28 Maplewood St, Unit 228 Maplewood St3BR,1BA$0.33
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
115 Cowing St, Unit #2115 Cowing St4BR,1.5BA$0.36
30 Rexhame St, Unit 1st Floor Unit30 Rexhame St3BR,1BA$1.00
48 Manthorne Rd48 Manthorne Rd4BR,4BA$2.21
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
52 Redlands Rd, Unit Unit 152 Redlands Rd3BR,1BA$1.93
253 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3253 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
4095 Washington St, Unit 34095 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metropolitan Hill, Boston, MA

Ranked #79

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 $1,959.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Hill Apartment is $1,825 at Stony Brook.

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 $2,175 at Stony Brook.

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 $3,770.

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