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What’s it like living in Mission Hill?

Mission Hill is a compact, hilly neighborhood right next to the Longwood Medical Area, Boston’s largest cluster of hospitals and research centers. Most homes are triple-deckers and brick rowhouses, with the twin spires of Mission Church as its landmark. Tremont Street and Huntington Avenue hold the neighborhood’s pubs, cafes and takeout spots.

Can I rent a studio in Mission Hill?

Depending on availability, yes. Private rooms in shared apartments are the most common option, and studios and one-bedrooms come up too, furnished or unfurnished.

Is Mission Hill a good place to live for hospital workers?

It’s the closest residential neighborhood to the Longwood Medical Area, which includes Brigham and Women’s, Beth Israel Deaconess, Boston Children’s, Dana-Farber and Harvard Medical School. Many residents walk to work. Leases from 1 to 12 months fit rotations, residencies and travel-nurse assignments. See Travel Nurse Housing Boston.

How do I get around from Mission Hill?

• Green Line E: runs along Huntington Avenue, with stops including Brigham Circle and Mission Park, to the Museum of Fine Arts, Northeastern and downtown.
• Orange Line: Roxbury Crossing station, at the foot of the hill.

The neighborhood is steep in places, so check each listing’s exact location on the map before booking.

Is Mission Hill cheaper than Fenway or the Back Bay?

Usually, yes, for similar distance to the hospitals and colleges. A private room in a shared apartment is the most affordable option, which is why many students and residents live here with roommates. Use the Boston rent calculator for your budget, our guide to Boston’s cheapest and most expensive neighborhoods for how it compares, and our hot deals page for discounted homes.

Who rents furnished housing in Mission Hill?

• Healthcare workers and researchers: at the Longwood Medical Area hospitals and labs.
• Students: Northeastern University, MCPHS, Wentworth, MassArt, Simmons and Harvard Medical School are all within walking distance.
• International students and visiting researchers: often start with a flexible lease here while they get settled.

Is Mission Hill safe?

Safety varies block by block and shifts year to year, so we keep it in a dedicated guide to the safest neighborhoods in Boston.

For qualifying criteria, deposits, fees, lease rules and how booking works, see the main Boston page.