If you're seeking a new spot to live, you know how hard it can be to find a good option for a reasonable price. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Jamaica Plain look like these days—and what might you get for the price?
According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is somewhat walkable, is bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,750, compared to a $2,275 one-bedroom median for Boston as a whole.
A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Jamaica Plain, via rental site Zumper, paints a picture of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Boston neighborhood.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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40 Wenham St., #3
Listed at $800/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode, located at 40 Wenham St., #3, is 54.3 percent less than the $1,750/month median rent for a one bedroom in Jamaica Plain.
In the unit, the listing promises hardwood floors, wooden cabinetry and high ceilings. Sorry, no pets are allowed here.
(See the complete listing here.)
98 Montebello Road
This one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, situated at 98 Montebello Road, is listed for $900/month.
The apartment features hardwood flooring, a balcony, a dishwasher, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There's also on-site laundry available. Cats are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
(See the complete listing here.)
66 S. Huntington Ave., #14
Listed at $1,550/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 66 S. Huntington Ave., #14.
The building offers on-site laundry. Apartment amenities include central heating, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, closet space and exposed brick. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(Here's the listing.)
890 Huntington Ave., #B2
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 890 Huntington Ave., #B2, is listed for $1,695/month.
In the unit, expect exposed brick, hardwood floors and wooden cabinetry. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry.
(See the listing here.)
