
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (26 Rentals)
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4 St Mark St

216 B South St

2 St Mark St

5 Forbes St

216 South St

194 Boylston St
Jamaica Central, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jamaica Central Studio Apartments | $2,664 | $1,600 | $6,073 |
Jamaica Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,100 | $6,782 |
Jamaica Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $2,295 | $8,700 |
Jamaica Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $1,145 | $8,539 |
Jamaica Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,823 | $1,175 | $8,500 |
Jamaica Central 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,973 | $4,150 | $6,000 |
Jamaica Central 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,489 | $5,500 | $7,800 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Central Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MetroMark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,286 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.24 price per square foot 18 Ashley St Model at 18 Ashley St, Unit 3 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Jamaica Central apartment is the 66 Boylston St Model at 66 Boylston St, Unit L15 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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18 Ashley St, Unit 3 | 18 Ashley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
66 Boylston St, Unit L15 | 66 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
67 Boylston St, Unit 726 | 67 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
375 Centre St, Unit 2 | 375 Centre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
70 Boylston St, Unit 204 | 70 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
369A Centre St, Unit 1 | 369A Centre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jamaica Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica Central is under $2,286.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica Central?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica Central is J VUE at the LMA which is listed at $2,477, while the average apartment in Jamaica Central costs $6,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jamaica Central?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Jamaica Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jamaica Central?
Cheap apartments in Jamaica Central have an average cost of $161 which is $6,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica Central.
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