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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

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$950557
Jamaica Central South Sumner$6,395$1,000674

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.20 price per square foot 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 73 Westland Ave Model at 73 Westland Ave starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
63 Brighton Ave, Unit C63 Brighton Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
70 Peterborough St, Unit 3770 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Plain

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Plain?

There are currently 11542 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $25,543. There are also 7139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Plain ranging from $1,250 to $22,500.

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 $1,250 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,277.

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 $900 to $14,950, 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 $775.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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