Apartments to rent in Meeting House Hill, Boston

Meeting House Hill (Dorchester) is a historic, hilltop residential enclave known for its 19th-century architecture, Ronan Park views of the harbor, and a quieter, family-oriented feel while remaining within walking distance of Fields Corner and Savin Hill MBTA stations. This guide covers rents, transit, schools, safety, and local services for renters and landlords.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Meeting House Hill Average Good Safe Good
Fields Corner Average Good Safe Good
Savin Hill Average Good Safe Good
Bowdoin-Geneva Low Good Less Safe Fair
Uphams Corner Low Good Safe Fair
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Prop-Metrics / market aggregates (ZIP 02125 used as neighborhood proxy)

Meeting House Hill, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$2,200 – $3,200
1 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,300
2 bedroom
$2,800 – $3,700
3 bedroom
$2,900 – $3,800

Source: Prop-Metrics / market aggregates (ZIP 02125 used as neighborhood proxy)

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Meeting House Hill, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Richard Mather School (Mather Elementary)

⭐ Not rated Dorchester Atheneum / Boston Public history & school listings
Meeting House Hill (historic site / local public elementary)
🧭 In-neighborhood (Meeting House Hill).

Dorchester Collegiate Academy (charter)

⭐ Not rated MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / local charter listings
131 Hancock St (Dorchester charter)
🧭 ~1.0–1.5 mi (nearby Dorchester schools / charter option).

Top Private Schools

Cristo Rey Boston High School

⭐ Not rated School profile / GreatSchools references
Cristo Rey (Dorchester area high school; local campus)
🧭 ~1.0–1.5 mi (Savin Hill / Fields Corner area).

Source: Dorchester Atheneum; MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; local school listings

Meeting House Hill, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Meeting House Hill is generally a quieter, residential pocket of Dorchester with lower rates of violent crime than some other Dorchester sub-areas; property crime and occasional street-level incidents occur along commercial corridors (Bowdoin/Dorchester Ave) and near transit hubs. Residents report active community groups and visible patrols near Fields Corner and Ronan Park. Use standard urban precautions (lock cars, be aware of late-night transit stops) and check BPD or the city crime dashboard for block-level incident maps before moving in.

Source: Boston Open Data (BPD crime incident reports) and neighborhood analyses

Meeting House Hill, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~89
Very Walkable / Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Transit Score ~69
Good Transit — nearby Red Line stations (Fields Corner, Savin Hill) and several bus routes.
Bike Score ~58
Bikeable — some bike infrastructure, hilly streets can affect routes.
<20 min
To downtown Boston (Downtown Crossing/Faneuil Hall) by T/transit from nearby Savin Hill or Fields Corner typically ~12–20 minutes on the Red Line (total door-to-door depends on walk to station and wait times).

Source: Walk Score neighborhood listing; MBTA station locations

Meeting House Hill, Boston Summary

Overview

Meeting House Hill is a historic, residential part of Dorchester with strong local identity: the First Parish Church and Mather School anchor a compact common and Ronan Park provides one of Dorchester’s best harbor views. The neighborhood draws families and renters looking for quieter tree-lined streets and period architecture while remaining a short walk from Red Line stations and Fields Corner commerce.

Key Features

  • Historic center & architecture: Federal- and Victorian-era homes clustered around the First Parish Church and Dorchester Common.
  • Ronan Park views: A hilltop Olmsted-designed green with panoramic views of Dorchester Bay and Boston Harbor.
  • Transit access: Walkable to Fields Corner and Savin Hill Red Line stations; solid bus coverage.
  • Community feel: Tight-knit neighborhood with local festivals and active civic associations.

Housing Snapshot

  • Primarily triple-deckers, 2–3 bedroom apartments and some single-family homes.
  • Rents for 1BRs typically below central Boston averages, reflecting Dorchester’s relative affordability.
  • Strong demand for updated units with modern kitchens and in-unit laundry.