Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (49 Rentals)

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property at 24 Cornell St

$1,900 - $2,300

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$1,900

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24 Cornell St

BostonMA02131
property at 565 Hyde Park Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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565 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02131
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57 Hemman St
$2,200 - $2,745
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$2,200 - $2,745

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$2,200 - $2,745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

57 Hemman St

57 Hemman StBoston, MA 02131
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800 Hyde Park Ave
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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800 Hyde Park Ave

800 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02136
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297 Belgrade Ave
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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297 Belgrade Ave

297 Belgrade AveBoston, MA 02131
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property at 446 Belgrade Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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446 Belgrade Ave

BostonMA02132
property at 15 Mann St

$2,290

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$2,290

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$2,290

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Mann St

BostonMA02132
property at 95 Belgrade Ave

$2,480

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$2,480

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$2,480

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95 Belgrade Ave

BostonMA02131
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897 Canterbury St
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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897 Canterbury St

897 Canterbury StBoston, MA 02131
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810 American Legion Hwy
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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810 American Legion Hwy

810 American Legion HwyBoston, MA 02131
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property at 30 Mt Hope St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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Available Jun 1

30 Mt Hope St, Unit 1

30 Mt Hope St
BostonMA02131

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property at 31 June St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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31 June St

BostonMA02131
property at 25 Amherst St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Amherst St

BostonMA02131
property at 28 Mt Hope St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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28 Mt Hope St, Unit 1

28 Mt Hope 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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31 Cummins Hwy
$2,600 - $3,000
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$2,600 - $3,000

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$2,600 - $3,000
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31 Cummins Hwy

31 Cummins HwyBoston, MA 02131
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617 Hyde Park Ave
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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617 Hyde Park Ave

617 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02131
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property at 44 Colberg Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

44 Colberg Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

44 Colberg Ave
BostonMA02131

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property at 4945 Washington St

$2,700 - $3,200

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$2,700

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$2,700

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4945 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 656 Hyde Park Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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656 Hyde Park Ave

BostonMA02131
property at 11 Schubert St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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11 Schubert St, Unit 10, Unit 10

11 Schubert St
BostonMA02131
property at 14 Heron St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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
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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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11 Schubert St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Schubert St

11 Schubert StRoslindale, MA 02131
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9 Carol Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Carol Cir

9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Utilities Included

Metropolitan Hill, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metropolitan Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA

As of April 22, 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 30 Mount Hope St Model at 30 Mount Hope St, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the South Brookline 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
30 Mount Hope St, Unit 230 Mount Hope St3BR,1BA$0.29
233 Huntington Ave, Unit #69 - 3233 Huntington Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.42
9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-49 Stearns Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
140 Bellevue St, Unit 0140 Bellevue St4BR,2.5BA$1.35
140 Bellevue St140 Bellevue St4BR,2.5BA$1.40
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
3 Eastbourne St, Unit 13 Eastbourne St3BR,1.5BA$1.93
20 Colbert St, Unit 20 Colbert St., Unit #120 Colbert St2BR,1BA$2.08
25 Amherst St, Unit 425 Amherst St3BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metropolitan Hill, Boston, MA

Ranked #53

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 $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Hill Apartment is $2,485 at Stony Brook Commons.

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