Apartments to rent in Mission Hill, Boston

Mission Hill is a compact, diverse, and transit-rich neighborhood on the southwest edge of central Boston. Known for Brigham Circle, steep residential streets, close connections to the Longwood Medical Area and several MBTA stops, Mission Hill is popular with students, medical professionals and young professionals who value walkability and short commutes into downtown and the Longwood campuses.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Mission Hill High Good Less Safe Excellent
Fenway / Kenmore High Good Safe Excellent
Longwood / Longwood Medical Area High Good Safe Excellent
Roxbury / Roxbury Crossing Low Fair Less Safe Good
Jamaica Plain Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper (neighborhood rent research)

Mission Hill, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,800 – $2,600
1 bedroom
$2,200 – $3,400
2 bedroom
$2,900 – $4,600
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $7,000

Source: Zumper (neighborhood rent research)

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Mission Hill, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Fenway High School

⭐ ⭐ 2/10 (GreatSchools) / B (Niche) GreatSchools / Niche
67 Alleghany St, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
🧭 ~0.3 mi (in-neighborhood high school)

Mission Hill School

⭐ Not rated / school program GreatSchools
20 Child St, Boston, MA 02130
🧭 In/adjacent to Mission Hill (specialized programs)

Boston Latin School (nearby, exam school)

⭐ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ (selective exam school) Niche / DESE
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
🧭 ~0.5 mi (selective exam school — citywide admissions)

Top Private Schools

Malik Academy

⭐ Not rated Homes.com
100 Malcolm X Blvd (nearby)
🧭 ~1.0 mi

Meridian Academy

⭐ A+ (Niche listings) Niche / local listings
54 Brookside Ave (Jamaica Plain)
🧭 ~1.2 mi

Pallotta Day School

⭐ Not rated Local directories
1125 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
🧭 ~1.0 mi

Source: GreatSchools / Boston Public Schools / Niche

Mission Hill, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Less Safe

Historically, the study area that includes Mission Hill and adjacent Roxbury has recorded higher rates of assault and property crime than the Boston city average; certain pockets (closer to Roxbury Crossing and some commercial corridors) see more incidents. That said, Mission Hill has an active civic association and local policing/community programs, and many parts of the hill (residential side streets and the Brigham Circle retail area) feel stable and heavily trafficked by pedestrians and hospital workers. Visitors and new residents should use normal urban precautions, lock bikes, avoid poorly lit side streets at night, and check recent incident maps for a specific block before signing a lease.

Source: Community health / neighborhood assessments and public reports

Mission Hill, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~90
Very Walkable (many errands can be done on foot)
Transit Score ~86
Excellent Transit (Roxbury Crossing Orange Line; Green Line E branch stops at Brigham Circle, Fenwood Road/Longwood-area stops)
Bike Score ~75
Very Bikeable (many short trips are bike-friendly)
14-19 min
To downtown by transit (typical MBTA time range depending on origin and transfers).

Source: WalkScore neighborhood pages

Mission Hill, Boston Summary

Overview

Mission Hill is a compact, youthful and transit-rich Boston neighborhood that sits between Fenway, the Longwood Medical Area and Roxbury. The area attracts students, medical professionals and renters who want short commutes to hospitals and downtown combined with a neighborhood retail core at Brigham Circle. Housing is a mix of historic triple-deckers, brick rowhouses and some newer infill units; rents are above the national average and reflect proximity to major medical employers.

Key Features

  • Transit & Walkability: Excellent walk and transit scores with Green Line E stops and the Orange Line a short walk away.
  • Medical hub proximity: Within easy walking distance of the Longwood Medical Area and several major hospitals and research institutions.
  • Neighborhood center: Brigham Circle is a lively retail node with a Stop & Shop, cafes, services and a farmers market.
  • Historic architecture: Mission Hill Triangle contains well-preserved late-19th / early-20th-century housing stock and scenic hilltop views.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly renter-occupied; strong demand from students and medical staff.
  • Mix of studios, 1–2BR apartments and some owner-occupied condos; limited off-street parking.
  • Rents are higher than many Boston neighborhoods but often lower than premium Back Bay or Seaport listings.