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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain, MA

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?

$3,017/month

Average Rent

628 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Jamaica Plain, MA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $3,017 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Jamaica Plain one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Jamaica Plain average $2,671 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Jamaica Plain average $3,017 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Jamaica Plain average $3,450 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Jamaica Plain average $4,140 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,671/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,017/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,450/month
885 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,140/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,192/month
1,487 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,166/month
897 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,681/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,792/month
1,799 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,341/month
2,606 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,008/month
5,218 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,503/month
3,835 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,276/month
875 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,559/month
4,039 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,999/month
4,002 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.9%, which averages out to $178 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
83% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Jamaica Plain is $3,017, you’ll want to make about $10,056 per month or $120,672 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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Apartment communities in Jamaica Plain we think you'll love

3200 Washington

3200 Washington

3200 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02130

$2,980 - $5,190 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

211 Green St

211 Green St

211 Green St,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$3,100 - $3,800 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Serenity

Serenity

101 S Huntington Ave,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$2,889 - $5,942 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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