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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain, MA

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?

$2,709/month

Average Rent

608 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-8.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,709 per month. This is 67% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $2,499 per month for a studio, $2,709 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,210 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,717 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,499/month
523 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,709/month
608 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,210/month
885 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,717/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,600/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,754/month
2,816 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,765/month
1,909 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,343/month
2,895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,220/month
5,428 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,189/month
4,741 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,439/month
2,256 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,848/month
4,889 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,199/month
3,232 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Jamaica Plain, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 8.4%, which averages out to $227 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
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

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jamaica Plain, MA?

Because the average rent in Jamaica Plain is $2,709, you’ll want to make about $9,030 per month or $108,360 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.

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Jamaica Plain, MA

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3200 Washington

3200 Washington St,
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$4,600 - $4,850 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

95 Saint

95 Saint

95 St. Alphonsus St,
Boston, MA 02120

$3,255 - $5,375 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,390 - $4,645 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Village At Brookline

Village At Brookline

77 Village,
Brookline, MA 02445

$3,300 - $6,250 Total Monthly Price

1-4 Beds

Property Management Companies in Jamaica Plain, MA

Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 162

    Communities

  • 33,021

    Units

  • 114

    Cities

3 Communities in Jamaica Plain
The Wingate Companies
The Wingate Companies
  • 52

    Communities

  • 8,568

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

3 Communities in Jamaica Plain
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
  • 54

    Communities

  • 10,869

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
The Community Builders, Inc.
The Community Builders, Inc.
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,272

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,446

    Communities

  • 951,357

    Units

  • 887

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 231

    Communities

  • 74,403

    Units

  • 121

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Simpson Property Group, LLC
Simpson Property Group, LLC
  • 76

    Communities

  • 23,138

    Units

  • 49

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Charlesgate Realty Group
Charlesgate Realty Group
  • 25

    Communities

  • 1,403

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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