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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain, MA

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?

$2,645/month

Average Rent

614 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,645 per month. This is 62% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $2,478 per month for a studio, $2,645 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,266 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,728 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,478/month
522 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,645/month
614 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,266/month
891 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,728/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,955/month
3,289 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,578/month
2,364 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,341/month
3,444 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,209/month
5,245 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,112/month
4,963 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,235/month
1,945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,474/month
3,791 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,855/month
4,601 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $51 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 December 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jamaica Plain, MA?

Because the average rent in Jamaica Plain is $2,645, you’ll want to make about $8,816 per month or $105,792 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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Apartment communities in Jamaica Plain we think you'll love

3200 Washington

3200 Washington

3200 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,295 - $4,850 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

95 Saint

95 Saint

95 St. Alphonsus St,
Boston, MA 02120

$3,230 - $5,375 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

211 Green St

211 Green St

211 Green St,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$2,700 - $3,600 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,470 - $4,895 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Jamaica Plain, MA

Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 162

    Communities

  • 32,932

    Units

  • 115

    Cities

3 Communities in Jamaica Plain
The Wingate Companies
The Wingate Companies
  • 50

    Communities

  • 8,368

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 10,921

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
The Community Builders, Inc.
The Community Builders, Inc.
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,323

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,449

    Communities

  • 950,978

    Units

  • 876

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 227

    Communities

  • 73,397

    Units

  • 119

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Simpson Housing
Simpson Housing
  • 75

    Communities

  • 22,879

    Units

  • 48

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Charlesgate Realty Group
Charlesgate Realty Group
  • 28

    Communities

  • 1,630

    Units

  • 19

    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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