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4,564 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Plain, MA

Widely recognized as one of Boston’s greenest and most diverse neighborhoods, Jamaica Plain (or “JP,” as locals call it) is surrounded by the city’s “Emerald Necklace” of parks. For residents in search of a respite from the busy streets and high energy of city life, Jamaica Plain offers a green getaway. Popular parks that surround the area include Olmsted Park, Southwest Corridor Park, and Mozart Park. Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum is one of the main attractions, taking up a large portion of the neighborhood’s south end. Much of the dining and entertainment lies along Centre Street, in the middle and northern sections of the neighborhood. Rail service connects Jamaica Plain to the rest of the Boston area, with several stops along the eastern edge of the neighborhood.

Professionals who inhabit this neighborhood love that JP is just 5 minutes outside of Downtown Boston. Commuting via car can be tricky – with busy streets and limited city parking, it may be easier to use rail service. In terms of affordability, rent rates are about average. Renters pay about $3,300/month to rent an apartment, right on par with the city’s average rent.


Jamaica Plain, MA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?

The average rent in Jamaica Plain is $2,761. When you rent an apartment in Jamaica Plain, you can expect to pay as little as $2,454 or as much as $3,799, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,454 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,761 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA is $3,333 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA is $3,799 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Jamaica Plain, MA?

Transit options in Jamaica Plain vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 73.

Education

What colleges and universities are in Jamaica Plain, MA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Jamaica Plain, you’ll have access to MCPHS University, Boston, MassArt, and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.

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