Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mission Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (72 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Mission Hill area of Boston.

property at 5 Sachem St
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

5 Sachem St, Unit 2

5 Sachem St
BostonMA02120
property at 14 Hillside St
$1,100 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

14 Hillside St

BostonMA02120
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property at 178 Hillside St
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

178 Hillside St, Unit 1

178 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
property at 846 Huntington Ave
$1,200 - $4,700

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Base Rent$1,200 - $4,700

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $4,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

846 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 62 Queensberry St
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

62 Queensberry St

BostonMA02215
property at 29 Wait St
$1,950 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,950 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

29 Wait St

BostonMA02120

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Cheapest Available Mission Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hill, MA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hill area is the $0.09 price per square foot 89 Cedar St Model at 89 Cedar St, Unit 3 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Mission Hill apartment is the 33 Delle Ave Model at 33 Delle Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.15 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
89 Cedar St, Unit 389 Cedar St6BR,3BA$0.09
33 Delle Ave33 Delle Ave6BR,4BA$0.15
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8900 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 869 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Wait St, Unit 1R2 Wait St1BR,1BA$0.20
390 Riverway390 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
390 Riverway, Unit 12390 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.20
81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 281 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 9380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
51 Delle Ave, Unit 151 Delle AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Hill?

There are currently 754 Apartments for Rent in Mission Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,200. There are also 599 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Hill ranging from $1,000 to $11,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Hill ranges from $1,000 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,065.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Hill range from $1,250 to $13,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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