Cheap Homes for Rent in the Jamaica Hills Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Jamaica Hills area of Boston.

property at 191 Green St

$820

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$820

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$820

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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191 Green St

BostonMA02130
property at 5 Union Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Union 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 71 Boylston St

$2,300 - $3,000

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$2,300 - $3,000

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$2,300 - $3,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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71 Boylston St

BostonMA02130
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 43 Boylston St

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

43 Boylston St, Unit 1200

43 Boylston St
BostonMA02130

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property at 17 Green St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Green St, Unit 4

17 Green St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 99 Bynner St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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99 Bynner St, Unit 3

99 Bynner St
BostonMA02130
property at 203 Green St

$2,490

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$2,490

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$2,490

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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203 Green St, Unit 3

203 Green St
BostonMA02130
property at 804 Centre St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

804 Centre St, Unit 2

804 Centre St
BostonMA02130
property at 339 Centre St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

339 Centre St, Unit 2

339 Centre St
BostonMA02130

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property at 108 Brookside Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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108 Brookside Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 6 Oleary Way

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Oleary Way, Unit 82

6 Oleary Way
BostonMA02130
property at 1026 Commonwealth Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1026 Commonwealth Ave

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 54 Evergreen St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1, 2028

54 Evergreen St

BostonMA02130

Cheapest Available Jamaica Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jamaica Hills area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at MetroMark priced from $2,492. Forbes Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Jamaica Hills apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MetroMarkStudioStudio,1BA$2,492
Forbes Building1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,500
Velo Forest Hills ApartmentsA6 to A101BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Hills, MA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Hills area is the $0.28 price per square foot 16 Rossmore Rd Model at 16 Rossmore Rd in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Jamaica Hills apartment is the 366 Centre St Model at 366 Centre St, 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 Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Rossmore Rd16 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
14 Schiller St, Unit 114 Schiller St3BR,1BA$0.33
14 Schiller St14 Schiller St3BR,1BA$0.33
14 Schiller St, Unit 114 Schiller St3BR,1BA$0.34
22 Evergreen St22 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$0.34
394 Centre St394 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.36
68 Day St, Unit 168 Day St3BR,1BA$0.38
26 Boylston St, Unit 226 Boylston St3BR,2BA$0.39
14 Schiller St, Unit 314 Schiller St4BR,1BA$0.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Hills?

There are currently 262 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Hills, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,700. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Hills ranging from $820 to $12,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jamaica Hills ranges from $820 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,592.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jamaica Hills range from $1,250 to $5,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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