What is the average apartment size in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

The average size for a Mission Hill, Boston, MA apartment is 803 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mission Hill?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mission Hill is $3,019 per month, a 6.71% decrease from last year’s average of $3,237.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mission Hill?

In Mission Hill, studios rent for $2,521 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,693 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,460 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,831 per month

What is the average apartment size in Mission Hill?

The typical apartment in Mission Hill offers about 803 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mission Hill?

Studio apartments in Mission Hill average 439 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 710 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,021 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,424 sq. ft.

Mission Hill, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mission Hill?

The typical rent budget in Mission Hill ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mission Hill?

In Mission Hill, 87% of households rent while 13% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mission Hill is $3,019, a 6.71% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,237.

Studio Apartments at $2,521 offer the most budget-friendly option with 439 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 710 square feet for $2,693, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,460 offer 1,021 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,424 sq ft) for $4,831, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mission Hill, Boston, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,019	803 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,521	439 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,693	710 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,460	1,021 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,831	1,424 sq. ft.

Mission Hill, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Mission Hill, Boston, MA have decreased by 6.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,237 to $3,019.

What's the typical rent budget in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Mission Hill, Boston, MA (43%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mission Hill, Boston, MA?

4,964 or 87% of the households in Mission Hill, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 749 or 13% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Hill?

Mattapan $2,357/month

Roxbury $2,455/month

West Roxbury $2,567/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,698/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Hill?

South Boston $4,253/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,342/month

Back Bay $4,855/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,855
Downtown - Financial District	$4,342
South Boston	$4,253
West End Boston	$4,082
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,044
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,014
South End Boston	$3,965
Charlestown	$3,449
Allston - Brighton	$3,249
Jamaica Plain	$3,208
East Boston	$3,176
Dorchester	$3,102
Mission Hill	$3,019
Roslindale	$2,888
Beacon Hill	$2,599
West Roxbury	$2,567
Roxbury	$2,455
Mattapan	$2,357

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mission Hill is 7% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$3,019

Mission Hill rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $3,019

$3,249

Allston - Brighton rent is 8% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,249

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mission Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.