Velo Forest Hills Apartments
3686 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130
$2,580 - $5,075 | Studio - 3 Beds
Jamaica Central-South Sumner
Jamaica Plain, MA
Jamaica Central-South Sumner - Jamaica Plain, MA
Area Guide
A wooded neighborhood featuring lush community parks
Scenic
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University
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Great Schools
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Public Transportation
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Jamaica Central-South Sumner is a section of Jamaica Plain spanning north of Arborway Road. The verdant area is made up of good schools, peaceful communities, scenic views, and easy access to surrounding cities, including Boston. Boston's excellent mass transit system, which includes buses, subways, and light rail, serves this neighborhood. The southern portion of the neighborhood partially encompasses Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University while the western side features Willow Pond Meadow as well as the Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. A variety of shopping and dining choices are located along Centre Street. The rest of the neighborhood is filled with residential homes complemented by lush greenery.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Jamaica Central-South Sumner is $2,497 for a studio, $2,854 for one bedroom, $3,060 for two bedrooms, and $3,810 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamaica Central-South Sumner has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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588 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,497/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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730 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,854/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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980 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,060/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,295 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,810/month
Average Rent
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
75
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
93
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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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 June 2025.