Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Hills Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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268 Chestnut Ave
$2,350 - $2,800
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

268 Chestnut Ave

268 Chestnut AveBoston, MA 02130
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18 Ashley St
$2,395 - $2,900
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$2,395 - $2,900

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

18 Ashley St

18 Ashley StBoston, MA 02130
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property at 26 Sunnyside St

$2,395

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26 Sunnyside St

BostonMA02130

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42 Boylston St
$2,500 - $3,000
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$2,500 - $3,000

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

42 Boylston St

42 Boylston StBoston, MA 02130
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53 South St, Unit 31, Unit 31
$2,550
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$2,550

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53 South St, Unit 31, Unit 31

53 South StBoston, MA 02130
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MetroMark
$2,163 - $7,279
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MetroMark

3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Off Centre Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Off Centre Lofts

26 Sunnyside StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Fordham Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fordham Court

218-230 South StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Hills Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MetroMarkStudioStudio,1BA$2,163
Forbes Building1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Hills, MA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Hills area is the $0.33 price per square foot 234 South St Model at 234 South St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,325. The second greatest value Jamaica Hills apartment is the 40 Evergreen St Model at 40 Evergreen St, Unit #50 - 34 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Medical Center Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
234 South St234 South St3BR,1BA$0.33
40 Evergreen St, Unit #50 - 3440 Evergreen St1BR,1BA$0.28
50 Evergreen St, Unit 1150 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$0.30
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
16 Rossmore Rd, Unit #316 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.34
74 Weld Hill St, Unit #374 Weld Hill St2BR,1BA$0.34
22 Evergreen St22 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$0.34
64 1/2 Day St, Unit #164 1/2 Day St2BR,1BA$0.27
16 Creighton St, Unit #216 Creighton St2BR,1BA$0.32
60 Boylston St, Unit 10960 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jamaica Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jamaica Hills is at MetroMark listed at $2,163.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jamaica Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jamaica Hills Apartment is $2,400 at Forbes Building.

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