Mission Hill

Mission Hill, MA

Area Guide

The heart of Boston

Walkable • Historic • College • Parks • Public Transportation • MBTA •

Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood is a historic residential community adjacent to one of the city’s busiest sections. The neighborhood is located next door to the Longwood Medical Area, making it perfect for those who work at Boston Children’s Hospital, VA Boston Healthcare System, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, or Harvard Medical School. Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Wentworth Institute of Technology are on the north side as well, making it a highly convenient location for students.

What’s it like living in Mission Hill? Well, you’ll be within walking distance of Fenway Park and its surrounding dining, retail, and entertainment district, as well as beautiful parks, including Boston’s famous Emerald Necklace. Rentals can be a bit pricey, but you can find some great deals on apartments, condos, and houses in this area.

Explore the City

Harvard University in the moonlight

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Iconic Fenway Park

Transportation

Very Walkable

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

Rider's Paradise

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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Roxbury Heritage State Park
Coit Observatory
Charles River Reservation
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Mission Hill

The Brynx

201 S Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02130

$3,100 - $4,400 | Studio - 2 Beds

Village At Brookline

77 Village,
Brookline, MA 02445

$3,200 - $5,980 | 1-4 Beds

Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,690 - $5,763 | Studio - 3 Beds

The Tremont

1480-1486 Tremont St,
Boston, MA 02120

$3,000 - $5,733 | Studio - 3 Beds

J VUE at the LMA

75 Saint Alphonsus St,
Boston, MA 02120

$2,045 - $6,307 | Studio - 3 Beds

The Longwood

1575 Tremont St,
Boston, MA 02120

$3,032 - $4,275 | 1-2 Beds

Serenity

101 S Huntington Ave,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$3,088 - $7,236 | Studio - 3 Beds

95 Saint

95 St. Alphonsus St,
Boston, MA 02120

$3,244 - $5,559 | Studio - 2 Beds

Walter Huntington Apartments

35 S Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02130

$4,600 - $6,000 | 3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Mission Hill

45 Cherokee St,
Boston, MA 02120

6 Beds | 2 Baths | $10,050

85 Hillside St,
Boston, MA 02120

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $3,200

52 Alleghany St,
Boston, MA 02120

6 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $15,200

228 Calumet St,
Boston, MA 02120

6 Beds | 3 Baths | $10,800

48 Alleghany St,
Boston, MA 02120

6 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $14,400

80 Alleghany St,
Boston, MA 02120

Studio | 2.5 Baths | $14,000

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Living in Mission Hill

Renters living in Mission Hill pay an average of $3,639/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Mission Hill can expect to pay around $3,500/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $625,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.