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2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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3193 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica Plain, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Plain Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jamaica Central South Sumner$6,395$1,200108
Egleston Square$7,800$1,78088

Cheapest Available Jamaica Plain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica Plain, MA is a Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,713. CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jamaica Plain apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.21 price per square foot 1381 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 15 Walbridge St Model at 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Plain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B1381 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B366 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
10 Chester St, Unit 410 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.21
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
32 S Huntington Ave32 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Jamaica Plain Overview

Located in Suffolk County, Jamaica Plain, MA, is one of the best places to live, according to niche.com. It features a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and parks. Its proximity to the Greater Boston area is also a huge plus. The area has a younger demographic and, therefore, Jamaica Plain apartments are a hot commodity. This is also a great place for young professionals looking for highly rated schools. Jamaica Plain is located within Boston and doesn't have its own political governance. That tends to make its boundaries somewhat amorphous. Perhaps that's why, when you look it up in the US Census, the result comes back with stats for Boston. However, other sources put the population of this town that's not a town at around 41,000.

Why live in Jamaica Plain, MA?

For those living in apartments in Jamaica Plain, or JP as residents call it, there are many historical and cultural venues to explore. Among other notable residents, poet Sylvia Plath called Jamaica Plain home. The city of Boston is known for its beautiful parks, dubbed the city's Emerald Necklace, and four of the city's parks lie within JP’s city limits. Living in Jamaica Plain provides a mix of suburban and urban life that locals crave. When it comes to exploring parks, bars, restaurants and walking back into history, this is the place to be — and you can do it all on the same day!

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Getting Around Jamaica Plain, MA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Plain Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jamaica Plain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jamaica Plain is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment is $1,752 at Stony Brook Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jamaica Plain is starting from $2,032 at Nazing Court.

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