Jamaica Central-South Sumner

Jamaica Plain, MA

Jamaica Central-South Sumner - Jamaica Plain, MA

Area Guide

A wooded neighborhood featuring lush community parks

Scenic • University • Great Schools • Public Transportation •

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.

Studio
588 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,497/month

Average Rent

1 BR
730 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,854/month

Average Rent

2 BR
980 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,060/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,295 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,810/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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

Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

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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

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Jamaica Central-South Sumner

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,580 - $5,075 | Studio - 3 Beds

MetroMark

3593-3615 Washington St,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$2,410 - $4,519 | Studio - 3 Beds

211 Green St

211 Green St,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$2,725 - $3,600 | 1-2 Beds

Forbes Building

545 Centre St,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$2,400 - $2,500 | 1 Bed