
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Central South Sumner Neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, MA from $1,100 (26 Rentals)
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Forbes Building

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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36 Priesing St, Unit 2

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6 St Mark St, Unit A
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216 South St, Unit B

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52 Boylston St

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17 Lakeville Rd, Unit 1

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47 Mozart St, Unit 0

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196 Green St, Unit 402

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63 Mozart St, Unit 1
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26 Grovenor Rd

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3 Arcadia St, Unit 2

2 Marbury Terrace

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111 Perkins St

50 Stedman St
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15 Gordon St

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85 Tower St, Unit Apt #3

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5 Glen Rd, Unit 2

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2 Arcadia St, Unit 2

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42 Boylston St, Unit L08
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Jamaica Central South Sumner, Jamaica Plain, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Central South Sumner?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Jamaica Central South Sumner Studio Apartments | $2,422 | $1,725 | $2,800 |
Jamaica Central South Sumner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,875 | $3,666 |
Jamaica Central South Sumner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $2,400 | $4,100 |
Jamaica Central South Sumner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $1,100 | $5,400 |
Jamaica Central South Sumner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,767 | $3,000 | $6,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jamaica Central South Sumner Neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, MA.
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Central South Sumner Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jamaica Central South Sumner area of Jamaica Plain, MA is a Studio unit found at Velo Forest Hills Apartments priced from $2,285. MetroMark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,353. Here are the most affordable Jamaica Central South Sumner apartments for rent in Jamaica Plain, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments | S5 - S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,285 |
MetroMark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,353 |
Forbes Building | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Central South Sumner, MA
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Central South Sumner area is the $0.36 price per square foot 8 Olmstead St Model at 8 Olmstead St, Unit 3 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Jamaica Central South Sumner apartment is the 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Central South Sumner apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8 Olmstead St, Unit 3 | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 | 151 Forest Hills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
4 Buckley Ave, Unit 3 | 4 Buckley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
394 Centre St, Unit 3 | 394 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
465 Arborway, Unit 13 | 465 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
8 Olmstead St, Unit #2 | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
74 Weld Hill St, Unit 2 | 74 Weld Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
88 Sheridan St, Unit #4 | 88 Sheridan St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
42 Carolina Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Carolina Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
19 Rockview St, Unit 1R | 19 Rockview St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
Getting Around the Jamaica Central South Sumner Neighborhood in Jamaica Plain, MA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Central South Sumner Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jamaica Central South Sumner?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica Central South Sumner is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica Central South Sumner?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica Central South Sumner is Forbes Building which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Jamaica Central South Sumner costs $6,162.
Expert Rental Resources
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