According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a 1-bedroom in Jamaica Plain are hovering around $2,200 (compared to a $2,250 average for Boston). So how does the low-end pricing on a Jamaica Plain rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and 1-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
2 Boylston St., #2
Listed at $1,500 / month, this studio apartment, located at 2 Boylston St., is 38.5 percent less than the $2,440 / month median rent for a studio in Jamaica Plain. It features hardwood floors, high ceilings and lots of natural light. However, pets are not allowed.
(See the complete listing here.)
74 South Huntington Ave., #11
This studio apartment, situated at 74 South Huntington Ave., is also listed for $1,500 / month for its 425 square feet of space. In the unit, expect to find carpeted floors, a sizable kitchen, high ceilings and other features. Building amenities include on-site laundry, and heat and hot water are included in the rent. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
(See the complete listing here.)
2 St Mark St., #D
Then there's this 500-square-foot apartment with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom at 2 St Mark St., listed at $1,525 / month. The listing promises a modern kitchen and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the other rooms. Hairball alert: cats are permitted. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. Heat and hot water are included in the rent, too.
(See the listing here.)
16 Hyde Park Ave.
Listed at $1,650 / month, this 700-square-foot 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is located at 16 Hyde Park Ave. The building offers on-site laundry and more. In the unit, expect to find high ceilings, carpeted flooring, a dishwasher and other features. Feline companions are permitted, and the building has laundry facilities for tenants. Hot water is included in the rent.
(Here's the listing.)
18 Park Ln., #B
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, situated at 18 Park Ln., is listed for $1,700 / month for its 700 square feet of space. In the unit, the listing promises in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, a freshly updated kitchen and bath, brand-new windows and other features. There's also a bonus office space. All utilities are included in the rent. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
(See the listing here.)
435 Walnut Ave., #8
Here's a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 435 Walnut Ave., which is going for $1,775 / month. Amenities include high ceilings, granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. The tiled bathroom is also freshly updated. Pet owners should look elsewhere, as furry friends aren't welcome.
(Check out the listing here.)
50 Evergreen St., #16
And finally, there's this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 50 Evergreen St. It's being listed for $2,000 / month. In the unit, expect air conditioning, a dishwasher, a working fireplace, hardwood flooring and other features. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The building features on-site laundry and parking for an extra $150/month.
(Here's the full listing.)
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