Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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$1,650 - $3,300

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$1,650

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76 Stonley Rd

BostonMA02130

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35 Danforth St, Unit 3
$2,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

35 Danforth St, Unit 3

35 Danforth StBoston, MA 02130
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property at 414 Centre St

$2,000

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414 Centre St

BostonMA02130
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Westminster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Court

30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Central Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
250 CentreStudioStudio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.34 price per square foot 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Jamaica Central apartment is the 4 Buckley Ave Model at 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
151 Forest Hills St151 Forest Hills St3BR,1BA$0.34
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
16 Rossmore Rd16 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.32
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30
88 Sheridan St, Unit #488 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.35
10 Buckley Ave10 Buckley Ave3BR,1BA$0.32
10 Buckley Ave10 Buckley Ave3BR,1BA$0.34
234 South St234 South St3BR,1BA$0.33

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 $2,450.

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 $6,300.

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