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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2025

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
Egleston Square$6,395$1,000424
Jamaica Central South Sumner$6,395$1,000536

Cheapest Available Jamaica Plain Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 and Nearby

As of May 16, 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
1067 Beacon St, Unit 61067 Beacon StStudio ,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
32 S Huntington Ave32 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Plain

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Plain?

There are currently 10408 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $70,000. There are also 6804 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Plain ranging from $850 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jamaica Plain?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jamaica Plain ranges from $850 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,100.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jamaica Plain?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jamaica Plain range from $1,025 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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