Average Rent in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA Rents

Jamaica Plain rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $3,988 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $733 (-36.51%) year-over-year from $2,008 to $1,275. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.27%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-2.54%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $2,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $73 (-2.17%) year-over-year from $3,373 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $221 (-5.23%) year-over-year from $4,221 to $4,000. 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 3.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.10	$1,275	$2,008 (-36.51%)	$1,714 (-25.62%)
1 BR	$43.28	$2,600	$2,633 (-1.27%)	$2,672 (-2.68%)
2 BR	$35.25	$2,875	$2,950 (-2.54%)	$2,758 (4.23%)
3 BR	$32.68	$3,300	$3,373 (-2.17%)	$3,308 (-0.25%)
4+ BR	$33.29	$4,000	$4,221 (-5.23%)	$5,115 (-21.80%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Jamaica Plain. The average rent in Jamaica Plain is currently $2,625 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,725 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 39.02% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA are about 4.43% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.08% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,200	$2,700	$2,275
Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,225	$2,850	$2,900
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,750	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,648	$3,000	$3,500	$3,492
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,750	$3,600	$3,619
Newton, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,950	$3,725

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Quincy Point. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica Plain's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,575 average rent per month, D Street - West Broadway is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jamaica Plain. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,300	$2,600	$1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA	N/A	$1,900	$2,600	$2,550
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,650	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
West Revere, Revere, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,725	$2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,338	$2,800	$2,700
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$2,800
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,425	$2,800	$2,800
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,850
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,400	$2,985
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$4,100	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,350	$3,050	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$3,000	$3,380
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,623	$3,600	$3,400
North End, Boston, MA	$2,473	$2,700	$3,530	$3,400
West End, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,495	$4,535	$3,575
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$2,636	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,145	$3,500	$3,960	$3,775
South End, Boston, MA	$2,693	$3,503	$4,400	$3,913
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,300	$5,950	$3,988
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,300	$2,950	$4,400
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,800	$4,915	$4,530
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,150	$3,495	$4,700	$4,575

Top Counties Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 24 counties located by Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,725, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 40.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 8.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 3.55% 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	$1,595	$2,200	$2,700	$2,275
Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,225	$2,850	$2,900
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,750	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,648	$3,000	$3,500	$3,492
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,750	$3,600	$3,619
Newton, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,950	$3,725

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,974. A total of 14 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 $1,950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,900. That's at least $59 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is $2,300 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table 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
02120, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,300	$3,673	$6,000
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$4,400	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,850	$3,400	$2,948
02124, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,225	$2,700	$3,000
02118, Boston, MA	$1,550	$3,330	$4,290	$3,900
02125, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,275	$2,870	$3,200
02135, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,300	$2,800	$2,875
02116, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,750	$6,300	$4,250
02111, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,733	$4,300	$3,950
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,950

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 $3,000. 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $35.10. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $43.28. There are a total of 13 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $35.25. There are a total of 47 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 -0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, 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 $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.