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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain, MA

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA?

$2,875/month

Average Rent

595 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Jamaica Plain, MA is $2,875 per month. This is 75% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,584 per month for a studio, $2,875 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,451 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,916 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,584/month
511 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,875/month
595 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,451/month
876 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,916/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,386/month
237 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,610/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,857/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,811/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,425/month
3,142 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,182/month
5,214 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,043/month
4,438 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,733/month
468 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,301/month
1,698 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,549/month
3,825 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,996/month
3,600 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $35 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jamaica Plain, MA
Last Updated April 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 $2,875, you’ll want to make about $9,583 per month or $114,996 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

$3,970 - $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 - $7,000 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Serenity

Serenity

101 S Huntington Ave,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

$3,119 - $6,651 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Jamaica Plain, MA

Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 157

    Communities

  • 27,182

    Units

  • 112

    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.
  • 15

    Communities

  • 1,435

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 10,972

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Jamaica Plain
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,487

    Communities

  • 959,176

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 188

    Communities

  • 58,917

    Units

  • 104

    Cities

1 Community in Jamaica Plain
Domain Capital Group
Domain Capital Group
  • 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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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.

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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