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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$2,405
Hancock Village1 Bedroom Townhome - Heat and Hot Water Included1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA

As of June 10, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Metropolitan Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Metropolitan Hill?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,780. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metropolitan Hill ranging from $1,500 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Metropolitan Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metropolitan Hill ranges from $1,500 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,644.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Metropolitan Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Metropolitan Hill range from $1,125 to $8,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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