Cheap Homes for Rent in Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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27 Dixwell St

BostonMA02119
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8 Chestnut Ave

BostonMA02130

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BostonMA02130
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BostonMA02119
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BostonMA02119
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2989 Washington St

BostonMA02119
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280 Chestnut Ave, Unit 8

280 Chestnut Ave
BostonMA02130
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205 Green St, Unit 4

205 Green St
BostonMA02130

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12 Forest Hills St

BostonMA02130
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6 Louders Ln

BostonMA02130

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 MetroMark priced from $2,279. 3200 Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Jamaica Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MetroMarkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,279
3200 WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Velo Forest Hills ApartmentsS5 - S7Studio,1BA$2,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.33 price per square foot 234 South St Model at 234 South St, Unit 1 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,325. The second greatest value Jamaica Central apartment is the 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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.
234 South St, Unit 1234 South St3BR,1BA$0.33
151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2151 Forest Hills St3BR,1BA$0.34
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
394 Centre St, Unit 3394 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.34
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
22 School St, Unit 122 School St2BR,1BA$0.28
41 Boylston St, Unit 71841 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.32
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30
45 School St, Unit 345 School St3BR,1BA$0.32
10 Buckley Ave, Unit 210 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Central?

There are currently 574 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,068 to $7,800. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Central ranging from $930 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 $930 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,848.

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 $1,100 to $5,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $960 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,068.

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