Cheap Homes for Rent in Jamaica Central Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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property at 13 Spalding St

$1,130

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$1,130

Total Monthly Price
$1,130

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Spalding St, Unit 1

13 Spalding St
BostonMA02130
property at 39 Parkton Rd

$1,298

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$1,298

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$1,298

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Parkton Rd, Unit 1

39 Parkton Rd
BostonMA02130

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property at 27 Dixwell St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Dixwell St

BostonMA02119
property at 222 South St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 South St

BostonMA02130
property at 216C South St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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216C South St

BostonMA02130
property at 108 Perkins St

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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108 Perkins St, Unit 5

108 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
property at 10 Abbotsford St

$2,000

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Abbotsford St

BostonMA02121
property at 76 Walnut Park

$2,000

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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76 Walnut Park

BostonMA02119

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Cheapest Available Jamaica Central Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forbes Building1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4 Buckley Ave Model at 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Jamaica Central apartment is the 5 Buckley Ave Model at 5 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,975 with a $0.30 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.
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
5 Buckley Ave, Unit 35 Buckley Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
369A Centre St, Unit 1369A Centre St1BR,1BA$0.25
22 School St, Unit 122 School St2BR,1BA$0.28
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30
52 Boylston St52 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.21
19 Rockview St, Unit 1R19 Rockview St1BR,1BA$0.25
45 School St, Unit #345 School St3BR,1BA$0.27
45 School St, Unit 345 School St3BR,1BA$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Central?

There are currently 564 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $7,800. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Central ranging from $760 to $22,000.

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 $760 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,886.

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 $1,298 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $760 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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