Jamaica Plain renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Jamaica Plain is about $1,855 per month. This puts it in the 84th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,591. Households in Jamaica Plain have a median income of $8,204 per month so the average renter in Jamaica Plain is spending roughly 23% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Jamaica Plain, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Jamaica Plain is $740,996 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Jamaica Plain also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of Jamaica Plain while lower rent rates are often available in eastern areas.
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