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201 S Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02130
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,950 - $5,050
Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain, MA
What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?
$2,663/month
Average Rent
615 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-17.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,663 per month. This is 71% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Jamaica Plain one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Jamaica Plain, you can expect to pay about $2,462 per month for a studio, $2,663 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,371 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,854 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Jamaica Plain, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 17.6%, which averages out to $469 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
82%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain?
Based on current rent prices, Jamaica Central-South Sumner, Jamaica Hills-Pond and Hyde Square are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain?
Based on current rent prices, Hyde Square, Jamaica Hills-Pond and Jamaica Central-South Sumner are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain.
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Which Jamaica Plain neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain with the most apartments available are Jamaica Hills-Pond, Hyde Square and Jamaica Central-South Sumner .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Because the average rent in Jamaica Plain is $2,663, you’ll want to make about $8,876 per month or $106,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Jamaica Plain, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Jamaica Plain, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,392/month
$2,957/month
One Bedroom
$2,495/month
$2,712/month
Two Bedroom
$3,014/month
$2,761/month
Three Bedroom
$3,785/month
$3,736/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.