Average Rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA Rents

Jamaica Central - South Sumner rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $5,175 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,350, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $594 (-26.46%) year-over-year from $2,244 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6 (0.20%) year-over-year from $2,857 to $2,863. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-3.57%) year-over-year from $3,500 to $3,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (7.62%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-5.07%) year-over-year from $5,583 to $5,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$72.00	$1,650	$2,244 (-26.46%)	$1,994 (-17.26%)
1 BR	$58.77	$2,863	$2,857 (0.20%)	$2,617 (9.39%)
2 BR	$42.48	$3,375	$3,500 (-3.57%)	$2,900 (16.38%)
3 BR	$37.73	$4,000	$3,717 (7.62%)	$3,767 (6.19%)
4+ BR	$44.41	$5,300	$5,583 (-5.07%)	$5,164 (2.63%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Jamaica Central - South Sumner. The average rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,100 per month.

Let's compare Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is 10.61% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.30% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA are about 19.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,050	$2,600	$2,400
Quincy, MA	$1,663	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,450	$3,400
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,520
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,050	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and St. Marks. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is currently around $3,443 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,443. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica Central - South Sumner's average rent, which is only $3,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
St. Marks, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,700	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA	$2,165	$1,776	$2,750	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,411
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,945	$3,470	$3,485
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,000	$3,500
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,950	$4,000	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,900	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,914	$3,900	$3,625
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,995	$3,650
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,600	$4,500	$3,800
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$4,907	$3,825
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,890	$3,840
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,600	$3,913
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,200	$3,850	$4,000
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,873	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,875	$5,570	$4,790

Top Counties Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 27 counties located by Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,100, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is 10.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is 19.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is 19.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,050	$2,600	$2,400
Quincy, MA	$1,663	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,450	$3,400
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,520
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,050	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 16 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,975. That's at least $62 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is $2,618 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,153 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,200	$3,800
02125, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,705	$3,205	$3,300
02124, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,700	$3,125
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,525
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02111, Boston, MA	$1,575	$3,655	$4,800	$3,748
02127, Boston, MA	$1,950	$3,000	$4,000	$4,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Jamaica Central - South Sumner Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $72.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $58.77. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $42.48. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner.

How have rent prices in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is around $2,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.