Jones Hill

Dorchester, MA

Jones Hill - Dorchester, MA

Area Guide

Enjoy the view from the hill

Walkable • Hilly • Historic • MBTA • Mass Transit •

Settled in 1630, Dorchester and its collection of villages formed one of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's largest towns. Up until about 1874, Jones Hill was mostly unsettled and owned by the Sawyer family. As the hill was subdivided and sold, the village began to grow. Things really picked up around 1889, when the trolley arrived. With easier access to the city center, Jones Hill became a diverse community with everything from large estate homes to apartment communities. Most of the historic architecture in Jones Hill dates from this period, such as 97 Sawyer Avenue, built around 1890 and once home to William Trotter, a civil rights activist.

Jones Hill is known for its "triple deckers," homes built around 1900 to hold three separate units. You'll find most of these homes along Downer Avenue. No matter where you decide to rent in Jones Hill, you'll love the sweeping views from this hilltop vantage. Jones Hill begins along Hancock Street, following it east to Pleasant Street, then north to Stoughton Street. Columbia Road runs along the west side. Neighborhood landmarks include the historic Strand Theater (located near the intersection of Columbia Road and Hancock Street) and the Trotter House, located off Sawyer Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Jones Hill is $1,780 for a studio, $1,414 for one bedroom, $984 for two bedrooms, and $1,371 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jones Hill has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Studio
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,780/month

Average Rent

1 BR
459 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,414/month

Average Rent

2 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$984/month

Average Rent

3 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,371/month

Average Rent

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

66

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

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

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Dorchester Shores Reservation
Lower Neponset River Trail
Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury Heritage State Park
Squantum Point Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Jones Hill

7 Hesston Terrace

7 Hesston Terrace

7 Hesston Terrace,
Boston, MA 02125

$3,300 | 3 Beds

7 Hesston Terrace

7 Hesston Terrace

7 Hesston Terrace,
Boston, MA 02125

$3,300 | 4 Beds

25 Howe St

25 Howe St

25 Howe St,
Boston, MA 02125

$1,255 | 3 Beds

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

195 Hancock St,
Boston, MA 02125

$1,175 | 3 Beds

28 Sumner Park

28 Sumner Park

28 Sumner Park,
Boston, MA 02125

$6,700 | 7 Beds

106 Pleasant St

106 Pleasant St

106 Pleasant St,
Boston, MA 02125

$3,600 | 2 Beds

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

57 Pleasant St,
Boston, MA 02125

$1,175 | 4 Beds

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

195 Hancock St,
Boston, MA 02125

$1,100 | 3 Beds

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

88 Glen St,
Boston, MA 02145

$1,100 | 3 Beds

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