Top floor 4 bedroom at
285 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain
The top floor of a three-unit building put up in 2024, with the whole floor to itself. Four real bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a washer and dryer inside the apartment, central air, a private deck and one off-street parking space included in the rent.
The open living and dining area runs across the front of the building behind bay windows. The kitchen has quartz counters, a center island, a gas range and stainless appliances. Hardwood runs throughout. The building is fully sprinklered with a monitored fire alarm and has an elevator.
Green Street on the Orange Line is a short walk, with Stony Brook barely further. Available from August 31, 2026. Unit 2 is also available in the same building.
Photographs show Unit 2, which has the same layout. Unit 3 is the top floor, with a private deck. Furniture and artwork are digitally added and both apartments are delivered unfurnished.
What it costs to move in
First month and one month security. There is no last month's rent and no broker fee, and no application fee.
The Boston norm at this rent is first, last, security and a one-month broker fee, which comes to $18,200. See the full comparison.
Property details
Amenities
- Washer and dryer in unit
- Central air conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Gas range
- Quartz countertops
- Center island
- Stainless steel appliances
- Hardwood floors
- Bay windows
- Crown molding
- Private outdoor space
- Off-street parking
- Elevator in building
- Fully sprinklered
- Monitored fire alarm
- Walk-in closets
Policies
Vouchers are welcome and we do not screen on source of income. Deposits are held in a separate interest-bearing Massachusetts account with a signed statement of condition.
How the rent compares
Four-bedroom apartments in Jamaica Plain currently ask a median of $4,825 a month. Both apartments here sit below that, and both are newer than almost anything in the comparison.
| 4+ bedroom, median asking rent | Per month |
|---|---|
| 285 Lamartine St, Unit 2 | $4,450 |
| 285 Lamartine St, Unit 3 | $4,550 |
| Jamaica Plain median | $4,825 |
| Roxbury | $5,000 |
| Brookline | $5,900 |
| Mission Hill | $6,400 |
Medians for 4+ bedroom units, June 2026, via Spot Easy market data. Jamaica Plain's typical range is $4,188 to $5,463.
Getting around
| Inbound from Green Street | Stops |
|---|---|
| Ruggles (Northeastern) | 4 |
| Back Bay | 6 |
| Tufts Medical Center | 7 |
| Downtown Crossing | 9 |
| North Station | 12 |
Stop counts are exact. Check the MBTA for live times. More about the neighborhood.
Common questions
Is the apartment still available?
Yes, as of today it is available from August 31, 2026. It is a 4 bed, 2 bath apartment at $4,450 a month. If you are reading an old listing elsewhere showing a different price, this page is the current one.
How much does it cost to move in?
$8,900 in total: first month's rent of $4,450 and a security deposit of $4,450. There is no last month's rent and no broker fee, because there is no broker.
Is there really no broker fee?
There is no broker fee on either apartment. At this rent a broker fee would normally add about $4,450 to what you pay on the day you move in.
Can four students rent it together?
Yes. Students are welcome and guarantors or co-signers are completely normal for a group lease. Split four ways the rent is about $1,112.50 each per month.
Do you accept housing vouchers?
Yes. We accept housing vouchers and assess affordability on your share of the rent only, as Massachusetts law requires. We do not screen on source of income.