Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Egleston Square Neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, MA from $840 (17 Rentals)

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2 and 6 Lamartine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 and 6 Lamartine

30 Heath StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
property at 172 Boylston St
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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172 Boylston St

BostonMA02130

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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495

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Base Rent$1,093 - $1,495

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

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 435 Walnut Ave
$2,000 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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435 Walnut Ave

BostonMA02130
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52 Boylston St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
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52 Boylston St

52 Boylston StBoston, MA 02130
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Westminster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Court

30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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Egleston Square, Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Egleston Square, MA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Egleston Square area is the $0.32 price per square foot 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Egleston Square apartment is the 4 Buckley Ave Model at 4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Egleston Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
151 Forest Hills St151 Forest Hills St3BR, 1BA$0.32
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 34 Buckley Ave2BR, 1BA$0.29
49 Chestnut Ave49 Chestnut Ave2BR, 1BA$0.27
41 Boylston St, Unit 60241 Boylston St1BR, 1BA$0.24
10 Buckley Ave, Unit 110 Buckley Ave2BR, 1BA$0.28
369A Centre St369A Centre St1BR, 1BA$0.23
47 Beech Glen St, Unit 147 Beech Glen St3BR, 1.5BA$0.35
35 Forbes St, Unit 135 Forbes St3BR, 2BA$0.35
49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 249 Chestnut Ave2BR, 1BA$0.27
52 Boylston St52 Boylston StStudio, 1BA$0.21

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Egleston Square, Jamaica Plain, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Egleston Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Egleston Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Egleston Square is under $2,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Egleston Square?

The cheapest apartment in Egleston Square is 250 Centre which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Egleston Square costs $3,297.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Egleston Square?

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 3 regular apartments in Egleston Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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