
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

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123 Belgrade Ave, Unit three

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3
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129 Durnell Ave, Unit #1

Stony Brook Commons

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metropolitan Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hill Studio Apartments | $1,888 | $1,100 | $2,196 |
| Metropolitan Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,777 | $2,800 |
| Metropolitan Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $2,120 | $3,700 |
| Metropolitan Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
| Metropolitan Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $2,800 | $6,400 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Metropolitan Hill Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,062 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA
As of December 19, 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 233 Huntington Ave Model at 233 Huntington Ave, Unit #69 - 3 starting at $4,200 with a $0.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 233 Huntington Ave, Unit #69 - 3 | 233 Huntington Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.42 |
| 9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-4 | 9 Stearns Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 140 Bellevue St | 140 Bellevue St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| 48 Manthorne Rd | 48 Manthorne Rd | 4BR,4BA | $2.21 |
| 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Lexington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 78 Glendower Rd, Unit 2 | 78 Glendower Rd | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 9 Beryl St, Unit 1 | 9 Beryl St | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1 | 21 Granfield Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 123 Belgrade Ave, Unit three | 123 Belgrade Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetropolitan Hill, Boston, MA
Ranked #45
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,062.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metropolitan Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Metropolitan Hill is Stony Brook Commons which is listed at $2,327, while the average apartment in Metropolitan Hill costs $4,521.
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 15 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 $661 which is $3,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metropolitan Hill.
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