Cheap Homes for Rent near Jamaica Plain, MA from $800 (162 Rentals)

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property at 191 Green St

$820

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$820
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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191 Green St

BostonMA02130
property at 6 Glenville Ave

$1,100 - $5,200

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

6 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134

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property at 5 Union Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Union Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 8 St Lukes Rd

$1,200 - $6,250

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$1,200
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Available Sep 1

8 St Lukes Rd

BostonMA02134

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property at 303 Tappan St

$1,250 - $5,600

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

303 Tappan St

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 14 Arborough Rd

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Arborough Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 27 Hosmer St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Hosmer St

BostonMA02126

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property at 198 Allston St

$1,775 - $2,100

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$1,775
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$1,775

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198 Allston St

BostonMA02134

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Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica Plain, MA area range in price from $820 to $9,000 with an overall median price of $3,400. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Plain Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Egleston Square$3,400$82036
Jamaica Central South Sumner$3,400$82041

Cheapest Available Jamaica Plain Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Roxbury Apartments in the Jamaica Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. 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
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510
New Castle CourtNewcastleStudio,1BA$1,662
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Plain area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Jamaica Plain apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall 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.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
51 Delle Ave, Unit 151 Delle AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Worthington St, Unit 415 Worthington StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Plain

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica Plain?

There are currently 4377 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA with pricing that ranges from $840 to $15,200. There are also 4410 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica Plain ranging from $820 to $33,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jamaica Plain?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jamaica Plain ranges from $820 to $33,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,716.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jamaica Plain?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jamaica Plain range from $1,100 to $13,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $17,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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