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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Mark St

BostonMA02130
property at 16 Glenville Ave

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16 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134

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Cheapest Available Mission Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hill, MA and Nearby

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hill area is the $0.03 price per square foot 28 Linden St Model at 28 Linden St, Unit a in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Mission Hill apartment is the 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,050 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
28 Linden St, Unit a28 Linden St4BR,2BA$0.03
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
127 Washington St127 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Hill?

There are currently 5097 Apartments for Rent in Mission Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $17,931. There are also 4834 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Hill ranging from $1,000 to $30,000.

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 $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,743.

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 $1,000 to $17,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,210 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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