
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mission Hill area of Boston.


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43 Parkton Rd

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6 Priesing St, Unit 6 Priesing 1

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36 Priesing St, Unit 2

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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar

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59 Calumet St, Unit 3

28 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2
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55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B4

51 S Huntington Ave

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 205

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

11 Akron St
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223 Park Dr, Unit 1

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

27 Park Dr, Unit 10

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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32 Saint Stephen St

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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380 Riverway, Unit 9

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R
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390 Riverway, Unit 12

2 and 6 Lamartine

49 Worthington St, Unit 46

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376 Riverway

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The Baldwin

364 Riverway, Unit 18

46-82 S Huntington Ave

Oliver Lofts
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231 and 235 Park Drive

680 Huntington Ave

56-58 Queensberry Street

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Jackson Commons II

Perkins Square

14-16 Netherlands Road

6-16 Wait St
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Mission Hill, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hill Studio Apartments | $3,043 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $1,093 | $7,405 |
| Mission Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,483 | $1,301 | $9,725 |
| Mission Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,492 | $3,100 | $9,500 |
| Mission Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,503 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,973 | $6,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Mission Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Hill area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II priced from $1,301. 2 and 6 Lamartine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,080. Here are the most affordable Mission Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| 2 and 6 Lamartine | Studio 100% AMI | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
| The Baldwin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hill, MA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hill area is the $0.27 price per square foot 109 Queensberry St Model at 109 Queensberry St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Mission Hill apartment is the 180 Hillside St Model at 180 Hillside St, Unit 4 starting at $2,595 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 109 Queensberry St, Unit 8 | 109 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 180 Hillside St, Unit 4 | 180 Hillside St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 15 Worthington St, Unit 4 | 15 Worthington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 129 Jersey St, Unit 21 | 129 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 203 Park Dr, Unit 15 | 203 Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 70 Queensberry St, Unit 2 | 70 Queensberry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 382 Riverway, Unit 3 | 382 Riverway | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 380 Riverway, Unit 3 | 380 Riverway | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 382 Riverway, Unit 26 | 382 Riverway | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 29 Wigglesworth St, Unit 8 | 29 Wigglesworth St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Hill is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Hill is Bartlett Station which is listed at $2,445, while the average apartment in Mission Hill costs $8,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission 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 39 regular apartments in Mission Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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