What is the average apartment size in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

The average size for a Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA apartment is 773 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Jamaica Plain?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Jamaica Plain is $3,208 per month, a 0.65% increase from last year’s average of $3,187.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Jamaica Plain?

In Jamaica Plain, studios rent for $2,856 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,004 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,534 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,025 per month

What is the average apartment size in Jamaica Plain?

The typical apartment in Jamaica Plain offers about 773 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Jamaica Plain?

Studio apartments in Jamaica Plain average 545 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 700 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 927 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,097 sq. ft.

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Jamaica Plain?

The typical rent budget in Jamaica Plain ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Jamaica Plain?

In Jamaica Plain, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Jamaica Plain is $3,208, a 0.65% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,187.

Studio Apartments at $2,856 offer the most budget-friendly option with 545 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 700 square feet for $3,004, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,534 offer 927 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,097 sq ft) for $4,025, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,208	773 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,856	545 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,004	700 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,534	927 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,025	1,097 sq. ft.

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA have increased by 0.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,187 to $3,208.

What's the typical rent budget in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA (60%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA?

9,744 or 54% of the households in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 8,184 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain?

Mattapan $2,357/month

Roxbury $2,455/month

West Roxbury $2,567/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,698/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain?

South Boston $4,253/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,342/month

Back Bay $4,855/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,855
Downtown - Financial District	$4,342
South Boston	$4,253
West End Boston	$4,082
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,044
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,014
South End Boston	$3,965
Charlestown	$3,449
Allston - Brighton	$3,249
Jamaica Plain	$3,208
East Boston	$3,176
Dorchester	$3,102
Mission Hill	$3,019
Roslindale	$2,888
Beacon Hill	$2,599
West Roxbury	$2,567
Roxbury	$2,455
Mattapan	$2,357

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Jamaica Plain is 1% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$3,208

Jamaica Plain rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $3,208

$3,249

Allston - Brighton rent is 1% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,249

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Jamaica Plain apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.