
Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA from $800 (8 Rentals)
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15-25 Hemenway St

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Egleston Crossing

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Nazing Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Plain?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Plain Studio Apartments | $2,478 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Jamaica Plain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,046 | $920 | $7,863 |
| Jamaica Plain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,782 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Jamaica Plain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,451 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Jamaica Plain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,447 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Jamaica Plain 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,541 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Jamaica Plain 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,617 | $4,800 | $10,000+ |
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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 $6,497.
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 19 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 $252 which is $6,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica Plain.
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