Average Rent in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA Rents

Jamaica Plain rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $4,625 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $39 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 increased by $360 (27.91%) year-over-year from $1,290 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.23%) year-over-year from $2,758 to $2,875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (4.52%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $145 (3.97%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $3,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (3.60%) year-over-year from $4,532 to $4,695. 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 26.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$72.00	$1,650	$1,290 (27.91%)	$2,688 (-38.60%)
1 BR	$48.29	$2,875	$2,758 (4.23%)	$2,433 (18.15%)
2 BR	$40.71	$3,275	$3,133 (4.52%)	$2,933 (11.65%)
3 BR	$37.68	$3,795	$3,650 (3.97%)	$3,450 (10.00%)
4+ BR	$39.43	$4,695	$4,532 (3.60%)	$4,188 (12.12%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Jamaica Plain. The average rent in Jamaica Plain is currently $2,798 per month. A total of 22 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 Plain, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,375 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 9.09% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.30% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA are about 16.28% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.01% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,275	$2,638	$2,495
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,200	$2,700	$2,695
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,700	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,725
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,900	$3,850
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,860
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Elizabeth's, Commonwealth, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Jamaica Plain's average rent, which is actually $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica Plain, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,905 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jamaica Plain. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,450	$3,095	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,350	$2,950	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,875	$3,725	$3,200
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,600	$3,200
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,500	$2,950	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,150	$3,800	$3,250
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,885	$3,425	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,600	$3,395
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,700	$3,492
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,945	$3,300	$3,500
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,073	$4,020	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,175	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,950	$3,673
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,550	$2,965	$3,975	$3,725
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,680	$5,023	$3,770
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,800
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,938	$3,823
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,635	$3,845
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,195	$3,850
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,300	$3,888
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,125	$3,550	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,250	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,750	$3,975
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$450	$4,100	$5,810	$4,250
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$4,000	$4,500
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,700	$5,601	$4,905

Top Counties Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 27 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 $2,800. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 22 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 $5,375, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 9.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 19.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA is 14.73% 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	$2,275	$2,638	$2,495
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,200	$2,700	$2,695
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,700	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,725
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,900	$3,850
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,860
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica Plain

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,228. A total of 19 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 $4,400 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. 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 $2,625 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,091 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$1,275	$3,195	$3,600	$4,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$2,900	$4,088	$3,225
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$4,000	$3,230
02124, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,575	$2,700	$3,175
02118, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,600	$4,200	$3,840
02125, Boston, MA	$2,210	$2,710	$3,133	$3,325
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$3,000	$3,100
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,300	$3,500
02111, Boston, MA	$450	$3,800	$5,570	$4,250
02127, Boston, MA	$1,975	$3,000	$4,000	$4,275

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 $3,600. 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 $1,650 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 Plain.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $48.29. There are a total of 24 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 $3,225 and an average price per square feet of $40.71. There are a total of 62 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 0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.