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property at 10 Norton St

10 Norton St

BostonMA02125
property at 16 Glenway St

16 Glenway St

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property at 11 Baird St

11 Baird St

BostonMA02124
property at 101 Calumet St

101 Calumet St

BostonMA02120
property at 71 School St

71 School St

BostonMA02119
property at 41 Egremont Rd

41 Egremont Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 35 Catawba St

35 Catawba St

BostonMA02119
property at 31 Gay Head St

31 Gay Head St

BostonMA02130

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property at 4 Vine Ave

4 Vine Ave

BostonMA02119
property at 48 Brighton Ave

48 Brighton Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 12A Greylock Rd

12A Greylock Rd

BostonMA02134
property at 41 Dorr St

41 Dorr St

BostonMA02119
property at 48 Dudley St

48 Dudley St

BostonMA02119
property at 72 Calumet St

72 Calumet St

BostonMA02120
property at 190 Kelton St

190 Kelton St

BostonMA02134
property at 1905 Beacon St

1905 Beacon St

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property at 1 Folsom Ave

1 Folsom Ave

BostonMA02120
property at 88 Glen St

88 Glen St

BostonMA02145
property at 50 Dudley St

50 Dudley St

BostonMA02119
property at 5 Oswald St

5 Oswald St

BostonMA02120
property at 41 Brook St

41 Brook St

BrooklineMA02445
property at 11 Keswick St

11 Keswick St

BostonMA02215
property at 122 Hillside St

122 Hillside St

BostonMA02120
property at 7 Timon Ave

7 Timon Ave, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467
property at 903 Beacon St

903 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 10 Wait St

10 Wait St

BostonMA02120
property at 868 Beacon St

868 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 317 Saint Paul St

317 Saint Paul St

BrooklineMA02446

Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

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$1,0452629
Egleston Square$7,800$9501952

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
55 BRIGHTON AT PACKARD CROSSING2BR-A2BR,2BA$1,766
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA and Nearby

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.18 price per square foot 146 Allston St Model at 146 Allston St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 63 Brighton Ave Model at 63 Brighton Ave, Unit C starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
63 Brighton Ave, Unit C63 Brighton Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,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 12006 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $27,208. There are also 6268 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Plain ranging from $825 to $15,900.

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 $825 to $15,900 with an average monthly rent of $6,824.

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 $1,300 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $14,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,140.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.