Bell Olmsted Park
161 S Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02130
$3,230 - $8,074 | Studio - 3 Beds
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain, MA
Area Guide
Vibrant Boston neighborhood in the heart of the Emerald Necklace.
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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.
Explore the City
Arnold Arboretum archway
Frozen pond in Boston Common in the winter
Paddle board in Boston public Garden
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,594 for a studio, $2,793 for one bedroom, $3,362 for two bedrooms, and $3,841 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamaica Plain has decreased by -12.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,793/month
607 Sq Ft
House
$8,435/month
4,767 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,613/month
4,861 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,332/month
3,376 Sq Ft
Transportation
86
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
73
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
86
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Top Apartments in Jamaica Plain
Houses for Rent in Jamaica Plain
Property Management Companies in Jamaica Plain, MA
The Wingate Companies
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7,537
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33
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3 Communities in Jamaica Plain
RoostUp Living
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1
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3 Communities in Jamaica Plain
The Community Builders, Inc.
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12
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1,280
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7
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2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
Greystar
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3,219
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893,862
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827
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1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Bell Partners
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244
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77,709
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1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Winn Companies
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127
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27,616
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1 Community in Jamaica Plain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.