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 $2,925 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,198 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $48 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-6.88%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (2.35%) year-over-year from $2,907 to $2,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.96%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $492 (-12.39%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $3,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $355 (-6.51%) year-over-year from $5,450 to $5,095. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$58.27	$2,975	$2,907 (2.35%)	$2,483 (19.84%)
2 BR	$46.28	$3,500	$3,367 (3.96%)	$2,842 (23.17%)
3 BR	$36.82	$3,475	$3,967 (-12.39%)	$3,567 (-2.57%)
4+ BR	$42.25	$5,095	$5,450 (-6.51%)	$4,565 (11.61%)

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 24 cities nearby Jamaica Central - South Sumner. The average rent in Jamaica Central - South Sumner is currently $2,698 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.50% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA are about 18.59% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.36% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 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 $3,499 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,499. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica Central - South Sumner's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 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	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,700	$3,313
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,680	$3,498
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,655	$3,348	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,175	$3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,675
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,800	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$2,925	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,650
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,793	$5,488	$5,115

Top Counties Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 24 counties located by Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,698. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is 23.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA is 18.59% 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	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica Central - South Sumner

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,600 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,275. That's at least $65 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 $2,655 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 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	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,098
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400
02118, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,548	$4,400	$3,900
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,655	$3,100	$3,470
02124, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,100	$2,750	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,350	$5,550	$3,450
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,300
02111, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,185	$5,200	$4,600
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300

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 $3,300. 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 one bedroom apartment in Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,925 and an average price per square feet of $58.27. There are a total of 25 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 $3,375 and an average price per square feet of $46.28. There are a total of 24 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% 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 $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.