Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA from $800 (165 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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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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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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property at 49 Walk Hill St

$1,275 - $1,545

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$1,275
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49 Walk Hill St

BostonMA02130
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923 Beacon St
$1,299 - $6,400
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$1,299 - $6,400
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923 Beacon St

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 108 Wilmington Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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108 Wilmington Ave

BostonMA02124

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Vinal Street Apartments
$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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Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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property at 466 River St

$1,737 - $2,234

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$1,737
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466 River St

BostonMA02126

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1079 Beacon St
$1,795 - $2,795
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$1,795 - $2,795
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1079 Beacon St

1079 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2026

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$6,262$915268
Egleston Square$7,400$915221

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 May 16, 2026 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 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 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 Ave1114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
84 Peterborough St, Unit 584 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 627 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
405 Beacon St, Unit 2405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 281 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
127 Washington St127 Washington StStudio ,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 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 Nazing Court which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Jamaica Plain costs $6,831.

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 18 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 $238 which is $6,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica Plain.

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