Average Rent in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA Rents

Jamaica Plain rentals average $2,368 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,738, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,000 (-90.91%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (8.80%) year-over-year from $2,482 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (11.63%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (1.56%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,538. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $521 (12.54%) year-over-year from $4,154 to $4,675. 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 60.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.51	$200	$2,200 (-90.91%)	$1,528 (-86.91%)
1 BR	$4.77	$2,700	$2,482 (8.80%)	$1,886 (43.17%)
2 BR	$4.37	$3,200	$2,867 (11.63%)	$2,471 (29.51%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Jamaica Plain. The average rent in Jamaica Plain is currently $3,406 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,584, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,690 per month.

Let's compare Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 20.70% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.75% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA are about 7.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,063	$3,754	$3,406
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,530	$4,473	$3,690

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is currently around $3,714 per month. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,714. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica Plain's average rent, which is only $2,738. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,091 per month. Whereas, at $4,162 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jamaica Plain. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,949	$3,559	$3,091
South End, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,530	$4,775	$3,545
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,330	$4,345	$3,637
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,364	$4,365	$3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,670	$5,011	$3,777
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,735	$4,915	$4,002
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,010	$4,658	$4,046
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$3,400	$4,117	$4,864	$4,162

Top Counties Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 8 counties located by Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,406. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,584. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,690, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 20.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 22.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 7.84% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,063	$3,754	$3,406
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,530	$4,473	$3,690

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533.

The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02215, Boston, MA	$2,660	$4,107	$4,864	$4,081
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,530	$4,779	$3,590
02135, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,099	$3,150	$3,300
02134, Boston, MA	$3,199	$2,810	$3,768	$3,434
02116, Boston, MA	$2,885	$3,545	$4,900	$3,725
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,928	$4,354	$4,090
02141, Cambridge, MA	$3,042	$3,630	$4,452	$3,353
02114, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,395	$4,413	$3,695
02210, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,733	$4,958	$4,004
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,515	$2,726	$3,571	$2,890

Frequently Asked Questions - Jamaica Plain Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,738. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jamaica Plain, 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 Plain, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,368 and an average price per square feet of $4.51. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica Plain.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.77. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica Plain.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,481 and an average price per square feet of $4.37. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica Plain.

How have rent prices in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.91%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is around $2,190/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.