Cheap Homes for Rent in Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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property at 6 Spalding St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

6 Spalding St

LowellMA01854
property at 108 Perkins St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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108 Perkins St, Unit 5

108 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
property at 31 Green St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

31 Green St

BostonMA02130
property at 14 Abbotsford St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Abbotsford St

BostonMA02121
property at 112 Amory St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 Amory St

BostonMA02119

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property at 19 Seaverns Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19 Seaverns Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 280 Chestnut Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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280 Chestnut Ave, Unit 8

280 Chestnut Ave
BostonMA02130

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property at 100 Seaver St

$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

100 Seaver St

BostonMA02121
property at 205 Green St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 Green St, Unit 4

205 Green St
BostonMA02130
property at 25 Custer St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 15

25 Custer St, Unit 303

25 Custer St
BostonMA02130
property at 188 Boylston St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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188 Boylston St, Unit 2

188 Boylston St
BostonMA02130
property at 217 Boylston St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 15

217 Boylston St, Unit 2

217 Boylston St
BostonMA02130

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property at 10 Abbotsford St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Abbotsford St

BostonMA02121

Cheapest Available Jamaica Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jamaica Central area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forbes Building priced from $2,400. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forbes Building1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,400
250 CentreStudioStudio,1BA$2,450
Velo Forest Hills ApartmentsA6 to A101BR,1BA$2,485
A.O. Flats at Forest HillsStudio - 120% AMIStudio,1BA$2,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA

As of February 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.30 price per square foot 11 Chilcott Pl Model at 11 Chilcott Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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.
11 Chilcott Pl, Unit 211 Chilcott Pl3BR,1BA$0.30
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Buckley Ave, Unit #35 Buckley Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit #349 Chestnut Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
16 Creighton St, Unit #216 Creighton St2BR,1BA$0.32
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30
45 School St, Unit #345 School St3BR,1BA$0.27
10 Buckley Ave, Unit 1T10 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
10 Buckley Ave, Unit #110 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Central?

There are currently 623 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $890 to $16,055. There are also 223 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Central ranging from $1,080 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jamaica Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jamaica Central ranges from $1,080 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,979.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jamaica Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jamaica Central range from $890 to $16,055, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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