Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA from $800 (239 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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11 Glade Ave
$900 - $3,600
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$900 - $3,600

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$900 - $3,600
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Glade Ave

11 Glade AveBoston, MA 02130
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89 Cedar St, Unit 3
$900
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$900

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$900
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

89 Cedar St, Unit 3

89 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495

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$1,093 - $1,495
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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9 Landor Rd, Unit 9 Landor
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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9 Landor Rd, Unit 9 Landor

9 Landor RdBoston, MA 02126
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40 Forest St
$1,150 - $1,350
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$1,150 - $1,350

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$1,150 - $1,350
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

40 Forest St

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220 - $4,800
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$1,220 - $4,800

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$1,220 - $4,800
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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12 Oswald St
$1,300 - $5,000
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$1,300 - $5,000

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$1,300 - $5,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

12 Oswald St

12 Oswald StBoston, MA 02120
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148 Hillside St
$1,300 - $6,500
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$1,300 - $6,500

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$1,300 - $6,500
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

148 Hillside St

148 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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22 Boynton St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Boynton St, Unit 1

22 Boynton StBoston, MA 02130
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174 Saint Alphonsus St
$1,300 - $5,400
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$1,300 - $5,400

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$1,300 - $5,400
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

174 Saint Alphonsus St

174 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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148 Hillside St
$1,300 - $6,500
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$1,300 - $6,500

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$1,300 - $6,500
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

148 Hillside St

148 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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12 Oswald St
$1,300 - $5,000
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$1,300 - $5,000

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$1,300 - $5,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

12 Oswald St

12 Oswald StBoston, MA 02120
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143 Hillside St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

143 Hillside St, Unit 1

143 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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848 Huntington Ave
$1,350 - $3,950
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$1,350 - $3,950

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$1,350 - $3,950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

848 Huntington Ave

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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Nazing Court
$1,609 - $2,377
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$1,609 - $2,377

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$1,609 - $2,377
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Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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property at 76 Stonley Rd

$1,650 - $3,200

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$1,650

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Available Sep 1

76 Stonley Rd

BostonMA02130
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Burbank Terrace
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$1,728 - $2,202
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$1,728 - $2,202

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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica Plain, MA area range in price from $1,080 to $9,000 with an overall median price of $3,346. 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$3,300$1,20043
Egleston Square$3,400$1,08036

Cheapest Available Jamaica Plain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica Plain, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. Roxbury Apartments in the Jamaica Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jamaica Plain apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510
New Castle CourtNewcastleStudio,1BA$1,662
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Worthington St, Unit 415 Worthington StStudio ,1BA$0.22
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
51 Delle Ave, Unit 151 Delle AveStudio ,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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Plain Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jamaica Plain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jamaica Plain is at New Castle Court listed at $1,662.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment is $1,721 at Nazing Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jamaica Plain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jamaica Plain is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.

What is the most affordable Jamaica Plain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jamaica Plain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 51 Park Dr and starts from $2,250.

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