
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $950 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Central?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Central Studio Apartments | $2,530 | $1,500 | $3,200 |
| Jamaica Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $950 | $3,666 |
| Jamaica Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,132 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Jamaica Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,607 | $1,200 | $8,148 |
| Jamaica Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,426 | $1,879 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Central Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.21 price per square foot 52 Boylston St Model at 52 Boylston St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Jamaica Central apartment is the 369A Centre St Model at 369A Centre St starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Boylston St | 52 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 369A Centre St | 369A Centre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 41 Boylston St, Unit 602 | 41 Boylston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 2 | 49 Chestnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 | 4 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 151 Forest Hills St | 151 Forest Hills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 10 Buckley Ave | 10 Buckley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 394 Centre St, Unit 3 | 394 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 151 Forest Hills St | 151 Forest Hills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
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 $1,510.
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 $3,300.
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 3 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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