
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA (2,098 Rentals)


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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Plain?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Jamaica Plain Studio Apartments | $2,536 | $900 | $5,000 |
Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $840 | $7,018 |
Jamaica Plain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,741 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,161 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,407 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica Plain 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,065 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2025There are currently 92 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Jamaica Plain, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $840 to $3,666. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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Jamaica Central South Sumner | 53 | $2,800 | $840 |
Egleston Square | 39 | $2,800 | $840 |
Cheapest Available Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jamaica Plain, MA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,777 at Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at 886-896 Huntington Avenue starting at $1,795 in the West Fens neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jamaica Plain is currently $2,977. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Jamaica Plain:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | $1,777 |
886-896 Huntington Avenue | One Bedroom | $1,795 |
125 WARREN | 1x1 | $1,900 |
480 Norfolk | 1BR | $1,950 |
1045 River | 1BR | $1,995 |
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Jamaica Plain Overview
Located in Suffolk County, Jamaica Plain, MA, is one of the best places to live, according to niche.com. It features a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and parks. Its proximity to the Greater Boston area is also a huge plus. The area has a younger demographic and, therefore, Jamaica Plain apartments are a hot commodity. This is also a great place for young professionals looking for highly rated schools. Jamaica Plain is located within Boston and doesn't have its own political governance. That tends to make its boundaries somewhat amorphous. Perhaps that's why, when you look it up in the US Census, the result comes back with stats for Boston. However, other sources put the population of this town that's not a town at around 41,000.
Why live in Jamaica Plain, MA?
For those living in apartments in Jamaica Plain, or JP as residents call it, there are many historical and cultural venues to explore. Among other notable residents, poet Sylvia Plath called Jamaica Plain home. The city of Boston is known for its beautiful parks, dubbed the city's Emerald Necklace, and four of the city's parks lie within JP’s city limits. Living in Jamaica Plain provides a mix of suburban and urban life that locals crave. When it comes to exploring parks, bars, restaurants and walking back into history, this is the place to be — and you can do it all on the same day!
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Getting Around Jamaica Plain, MA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Jamaica Plain with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Jamaica Plain is at Stony Brook Village listed at $1,777.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Jamaica Plain is $2,977.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Jamaica Plain is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Jamaica Plain is currently 965 sq ft.
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