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Hyde Park, MA

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A small town offering the best of both worlds

Suburban Historic Diverse Public Transportation

Located at the southernmost tip of the city of Boston, Hyde Park is a large neighborhood that feels more like a small town than a part of a massive metropolis. In fact, the center of the neighborhood around the intersection of Hyde Park Avenue and River Street is laid out very much like a miniature downtown district, with a large collective of locally owned shops and restaurants arranged in a walkable setting.

What is it like to live in Hyde Park? Well, the diverse rental market features a wide selection of apartments and condos, often being quite affordable compared to other areas of the city. Much of the community’s landscape is filled with parks, nature preserves, playgrounds, and golf courses, ensuring that everyone has access to a lush greenspace within walking distance. With MBTA service from Hyde Park Station to South Station only taking about fifteen minutes, it’s a great option for commuters on a budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hyde Park, MA is $1,759 for a studio, $2,182 for one bedroom, $2,229 for two bedrooms, and $3,019 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hyde Park has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,182/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$4,361/month
2,508 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,020/month
2,267 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,713/month
1,001 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stony Brook Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Brook Farm Historic Site
  • Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Living in Hyde Park

Cost

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Renters living in Hyde Park pay an average of $2,071/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Hyde Park can expect to pay anywhere from $3,500/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $575,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.