Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA from $300 (122 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
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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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Studio Apartment Available Nov 1

33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

33 Poplar StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 6 Waumbeck St

6 Waumbeck St

BostonMA02121
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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

19 Archdale Rd, Unit B

19 Archdale RdBoston, MA 02131
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
$1,300
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$1,300

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

180 Calumet St, Unit #2

180 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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33 Thornton St
$1,300
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$1,300

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33 Thornton St

33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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$1,300

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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property at 21 Melville Ave

21 Melville Ave

BostonMA02124
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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Egleston Crossing

3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 51 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 49 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 17 Virginia St

17 Virginia St

BostonMA02125
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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
$1,725
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$1,725

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 10/31/2025

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$6,162$1,068354
Egleston Square$7,800$1,093291

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. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. 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
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Commonwealth ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.20 price per square foot 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit G3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Roxbury 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$0.20
126 Warren St, Unit G3126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2081114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
55 Hemenway St, Unit 355 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2900 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2880 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 419 Woodstock 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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86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

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86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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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 $1,777.

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 $6,981.

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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