Jamaica Hills-Pond

Jamaica Plain, MA

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Jamaica Hills-Pond - Jamaica Plain, MA

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Located about five miles southwest of downtown Boston, Jamaica Hills-Pond has many historic multi-family homes for rent. The commercial district lies along Centre Street and provides residents with a wide choice of local restaurants and stores.

Nature lovers will find much to explore in Jamaica Hills-Pond. Your apartment puts you within easy walking distance of Jamaica Pond, a 68-acre body of water surrounded by a 1.5-mile path perfect for walking or running. Go for a jog around the pond or rent a kayak from the boathouse and take to the water. Locals who prefer gardens head to the 281-acre Arnold Arboretum to stroll among plants and trees from around the world. Go birdwatching, admire the lilac collection, or sit under one of the maple trees on a lovely spring day. Afterward, walk over to Wonder Spice Cafe for Cambodian cuisine, and then visit J.P. Licks for ice cream.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Jamaica Hills-Pond is $2,354 for a studio, $2,907 for one bedroom, $3,694 for two bedrooms, and $4,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamaica Hills-Pond has decreased by -9.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,354/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 671 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,907/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 926 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,694/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,105 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,522/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

68

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

86

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation
  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Franklin Park Zoo

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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