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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain, MA

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?

$2,730/month

Average Rent

610 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-7.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,730 per month. This is 68% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $2,558 per month for a studio, $2,730 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,322 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,683 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,558/month
524 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,730/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,322/month
890 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,683/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,607/month
220 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,688/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,305/month
2,218 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,743/month
1,611 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,396/month
3,154 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,145/month
5,250 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,050/month
4,304 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,515/month
2,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,538/month
3,607 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,638/month
3,565 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 7.6%, which averages out to $207 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
Last Updated March 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 $2,730, you’ll want to make about $9,100 per month or $109,200 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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$3,970 - $5,040 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

95 Saint

95 Saint

95 St. Alphonsus St,
Boston, MA 02120

$3,430 - $5,625 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

Serenity

Serenity

101 S Huntington Ave,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$3,104 - $6,336 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,230 - $5,175 Total Monthly Price

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Property Management Companies in Jamaica Plain, MA

Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 159

    Communities

  • 26,767

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 8,337

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,490

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

3 Communities in Jamaica Plain
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
  • 55

    Communities

  • 10,912

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,475

    Communities

  • 956,724

    Units

  • 896

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 210

    Communities

  • 67,329

    Units

  • 115

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Simpson Property Group, LLC
Simpson Property Group, LLC
  • 77

    Communities

  • 23,478

    Units

  • 49

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
TIAA
TIAA
  • 20

    Communities

  • 5,760

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain

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United States Massachusetts Jamaica Plain Rental Trends

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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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