As of April 2026, rental prices in Jamaica Plain, MA range from $2,662 to $4,770 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year change is seen in 1BR apartments, which increased 9.80%.

For 3BR units, condo/townhome median rents at $3,898 are $91 higher than single-family rents at $3,807.

What is the typical rent range in Jamaica Plain, MA as of April 2026?

As of April 2026, median rents in Jamaica Plain, MA range from $2,662 for 1BR condos/townhomes to $4,770 for 4BR condos/townhomes.

How are rent levels changing across apartments, condos/townhomes, and single-family homes in Jamaica Plain, MA?

Apartment rents have increased year-over-year, such as 1BR apartments rising 9.80% and 4BR apartments increasing 8.14%, while single-family rents have declined in every segment, including a -7.99% decrease for 3BR units, and condo/townhome rents show increases in most categories, such as a 4.85% rise for 2BR.

What is the premium between condos/townhomes and single-family homes for 3BR rentals in Jamaica Plain, MA?

For 3BR units, condo/townhome median rents are $3,898, which is $91 higher than single-family rents at $3,807 in Jamaica Plain, MA as of April 2026.

Which segment experienced the largest annual decline in Jamaica Plain, MA, and is this decline isolated or broad?

Single-family 3BR units had the biggest annual decline, dropping -7.99% year-over-year, and single-family rents generally declined across all bedrooms including -3.18% for 1BR, -4.62% for 2BR, and -1.68% for 4BR.

Jamaica Plain, MA

April 2026

02130

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,680 – $2,992 0.07% 9.80%
2-Bedroom $3,080 – $3,438 3.63% 9.25%
3-Bedroom $3,511 – $3,959 5.77% 5.06%
4-Bedroom $4,413 – $4,976 1.64% 8.14%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,582 – $2,742 -1.26% -1.32%
2-Bedroom $3,148 – $3,390 5.41% 4.85%
3-Bedroom $3,703 – $4,093 1.69% 2.02%
4-Bedroom $4,555 – $4,985 1.68% 6.60%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,571 – $2,768 -1.44% -3.18%
2-Bedroom $3,015 – $3,246 -3.39% -4.62%
3-Bedroom $3,635 – $3,978 -8.21% -7.99%
4-Bedroom $4,247 – $4,555 -8.13% -1.68%
Data updated: June 2, 2026

In the Jamaica Plain (02130) rental market, 3-bedroom apartments posted a sharp month-over-month gain of 5.77%, reaching a median rent of $3,735 in April. This segment delivered the largest monthly percentage increase among apartment listings in Jamaica Plain (02130).

While 2-bedroom condos in Jamaica Plain (02130) rose 4.85% year-over-year to $3,269, apartments in the same segment closed at $3,259. This $10 gap illustrates a mild premium for condos and townhomes over apartments in this zip.

Across all categories, Jamaica Plain (02130) rental trends highlight a steep annual drop for 3-bedroom single-family homes, with median rents down 7.99% year-over-year to $3,807. Unlike apartment and condo segments, houses are seeing notable downward pressure.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,836 $3,259 $3,735 $4,695
March 2026 $2,834 $3,145 $3,531 $4,619
February 2026 $2,667 $2,869 $3,416 $4,375
January 2026 $2,643 $2,798 $3,451 $4,373
December 2025 $2,570 $2,949 $3,405 $4,400
November 2025 $2,609 $2,948 $3,472 $4,299
October 2025 $2,615 $2,957 $3,492 $4,270
September 2025 $2,692 $2,966 $3,550 $4,294
August 2025 $2,691 $3,062 $3,535 $4,295
July 2025 $2,674 $3,060 $3,486 $4,380
June 2025 $2,661 $3,050 $3,512 $4,338
May 2025 $2,609 $3,016 $3,555 $4,381

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,662 $3,269 $3,898 $4,770
March 2026 $2,696 $3,101 $3,833 $4,691
February 2026 $2,681 $2,946 $3,784 $4,383
January 2026 $2,690 $2,966 $3,811 $4,355
December 2025 $2,695 $2,987 $3,785 $4,347
November 2025 $2,627 $2,950 $3,795 $4,377
October 2025 $2,635 $2,983 $3,780 $4,390
September 2025 $2,665 $3,000 $3,812 $4,480
August 2025 $2,701 $3,066 $3,813 $4,449
July 2025 $2,630 $3,148 $3,753 $4,541
June 2025 $2,650 $3,115 $3,730 $4,528
May 2025 $2,666 $3,140 $3,837 $4,497

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,669 $3,131 $3,807 $4,401
March 2026 $2,709 $3,240 $4,147 $4,790
February 2026 $2,698 $3,315 $4,050 $4,537
January 2026 $2,666 $3,242 $4,048 $4,513
December 2025 $2,678 $3,245 $4,058 $4,435
November 2025 $2,698 $3,250 $4,084 $4,437
October 2025 $2,727 $3,285 $4,116 $4,468
September 2025 $2,759 $3,332 $4,164 $4,517
August 2025 $2,786 $3,352 $4,195 $4,563
July 2025 $2,796 $3,356 $4,162 $4,597
June 2025 $2,794 $3,323 $4,147 $4,573
May 2025 $2,780 $3,321 $4,124 $4,534

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