
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA from $700 (3 Rentals)
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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Plain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jamaica Plain Studio Apartments | $2,511 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,389 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,409 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,103 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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 a cheap apartment in Jamaica Plain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica Plain is under $1,752.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica Plain?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica Plain is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Jamaica Plain costs $6,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jamaica Plain?
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 153 regular apartments in Jamaica Plain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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