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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

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

BrooklineMA02445

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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$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 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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33 Thornton St
$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Thornton St

33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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106 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3
$1,450
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$1,450
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$1,450
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

106 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3

106 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02130
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38 Linden St
$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
Studio Apartment Available Now

38 Linden St

38 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/16/2025

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$6,000$840430
Egleston Square$6,395$840367

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 September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.19 price per square foot 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 9 Anson St Model at 9 Anson St, Unit 2a starting at $1,050 with a $0.11 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central 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.
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
9 Anson St, Unit 2a9 Anson St4BR,1BA$0.11
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A1061 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
767 Tremont St, Unit 2767 Tremont StStudio ,1BA$0.20
857 Beacon St, Unit B2857 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
17 Round Hill St, Unit #317 Round Hill St1BR,1BA$0.19
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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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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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 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 $6,197.

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 12 regular apartments in Jamaica Plain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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