Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA from $300 (212 Rentals)

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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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property at 106 Addington Rd

106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445
property at 23 Juniper St

23 Juniper St

BostonMA02119
property at 00 Mountain

00 Mountain

BostonMA02124
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495

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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

33 Poplar StBoston, MA 02131
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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Archdale Rd, Unit B

19 Archdale RdBoston, MA 02131
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

180 Calumet St, Unit #2

180 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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property at 18 Greylock Rd

18 Greylock Rd

BostonMA02134
property at 42 Brainerd Rd

42 Brainerd Rd

BostonMA02134

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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,399
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$1,399

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$1,399
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

100 Warren St, Unit 66-3

100 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 1247 Beacon St

1247 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 14 Ashfield St

14 Ashfield St

BostonMA02131
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Egleston Crossing
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
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Egleston Crossing

3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 49 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 51 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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252 Cypress St
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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252 Cypress St

252 Cypress StBrookline, MA 02445
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property at 54 Egmont St

54 Egmont St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 331 Huntington Ave

331 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115

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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 12/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica Plain, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Plain Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jamaica Central South Sumner$6,395$1,100312
Egleston Square$7,800$1,093257

Cheapest Available Jamaica Plain Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.19 price per square foot 1120 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 1114 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,945 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Plain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 21114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
70 Peterborough St, Unit A70 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.18
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
100 Warren St, Unit 66-3100 Warren St5BR,3BA$0.14
180 Calumet St, Unit #2180 Calumet St3BR,1BA$0.13
126 Warren St, Unit 43126 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.20

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Plain Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jamaica Plain?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica Plain is under $1,301.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica Plain?

The cheapest apartment in Jamaica Plain is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,777, while the average apartment in Jamaica Plain costs $7,097.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jamaica Plain?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Jamaica Plain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jamaica Plain?

Cheap apartments in Jamaica Plain have an average cost of $204 which is $6,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica Plain.

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