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217 Saint Paul St, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Plain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Jamaica Plain Studio Apartments | $2,567 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jamaica Plain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jamaica Plain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jamaica Plain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,628 | $830 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,885 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,472 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA
Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Jamaica Central South Sumner | $6,395 | $1,000 | 17384 |
Egleston Square | $7,800 | $975 | 15232 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities | Hampton Court - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA
As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.19 price per square foot 15 Walbridge St Model at 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 115 Jersey St Model at 115 Jersey St, Unit 6 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Plain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
115 Jersey St, Unit 6 | 115 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 | 1154 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
561 Centre St, Unit 1 | 561 Centre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
7 Gardner Ter, Unit C | 7 Gardner Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
2 Brighton Ave, Unit C | 2 Brighton Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
63 Brighton Ave, Unit C | 63 Brighton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
54 Brainerd Rd, Unit 10 | 54 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
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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 $1,995 at Morton Village.
What is the most affordable Jamaica Plain Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Jamaica Plain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $950.
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