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9 Cardington St, Unit 2
9 Cardington StBoston, MA 02119
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1
43 Iffley RdBoston, MA 02130
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$1,220 - $4,750
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43 Parkton Rd
43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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$1,2503 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
35 Boylston St
35 Boylston StBoston, MA 02130
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRoxbury Apartments
123A Hutchings StBoston, MA 02121
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$1,300
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36 Priesing St, Unit 2
36 Priesing StBoston, MA 02130
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Egleston Crossing
3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
76 Stonley Rd
BostonMA02130
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$1,7751 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain
90 Forbes StBoston, MA 02130
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90 Forbes StBoston, MA 02130
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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street
96 Jamaica StBoston, MA 02130
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New Academy Estates
2918 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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Amory Street Apartments
125 Amory StBoston, MA 02119
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UE Apartments
1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Perkins Square
2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Westminster Court
30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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Bancroft Apartments
1 Bancroft StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Jamaica Central, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Central?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Central Studio Apartments | $2,477 | $1,500 | $2,980 |
| Jamaica Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $1,050 | $3,666 |
| Jamaica Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Jamaica Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $1,200 | $5,190 |
| Jamaica Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,399 | $1,879 | $6,700 |
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jamaica Central area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Roxbury Apartments priced from $1,510. 250 Centre has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Jamaica Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Roxbury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| 250 Centre | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
| Forbes Building | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.36 price per square foot 8 Olmstead St Model at 8 Olmstead St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Jamaica Central apartment is the 50 Green St Model at 50 Green St starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Olmstead St | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 50 Green St | 50 Green St | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 14 Lourdes Ave, Unit 2 | 14 Lourdes Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 26 Boylston St, Unit 2 | 26 Boylston St | 3BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 | 4 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 394 Centre St | 394 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 39 Goldsmith St, Unit 2 | 39 Goldsmith St | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 10 Buckley Ave | 10 Buckley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 10 Buckley Ave | 10 Buckley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jamaica Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica Central is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica Central?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica Central is Forbes Building which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Jamaica Central costs $5,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jamaica Central?
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 2 regular apartments in Jamaica Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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