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3.8 miles to Emerson College
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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Availability
1 Bathroom $3,400
Plus Fees
9/1/26

New

9/1/26 $3,400
Plus Fees
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $3,400

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

709 Centre St

Available September 1st | $3,400

This sunny top-floor 2.5-bedroom apartment offers both charm and convenience in the heart of Jamaica Plain. Two decorative fireplaces and a flexible layout make this space unique and versatile.

Apartment/Property...
Features:
*The kitchen – The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, white cabinets, and full-size stainless steel appliances including a stove, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher.
*The living room – is spacious with a decorative fireplace and large windows.
*Two bedrooms – There are two well-sized bedrooms plus a bonus third room—perfect for a home office, walk-in closet, or extra storage.
*Bathroom – is centrally located in the unit, and offers a shower/tub combination.
*Porch – Enjoy the outdoors on the shared roof deck!
*Laundry – Laundry is conveniently located in the pantry just off the kitchen.
*Heating/Cooling – Central A/C
*Parking – Street parking only; limited back lot use with restrictions.

Additional Details:
*Available: September 1, 2026. Lease through August 31, 2027.
*Rent: $3,400/month
*Move-in Costs: First month's rent ($3,400), security deposit ($3,400), and last month's rent ($3,400).
*Application: No application fee. Good credit required.
*Utilities: Hot water is included in the rent. Tenants are responsible for gas, electricity, and cable/internet.
*Pets: One (1) cat considered. No dogs.
*No Smoking!

Interested? Email us today to schedule a showing: . Please include some details about yourself, such as your desired move-in date, if you have pets, and your viewing availability!
Great Jamaica Plain location near the infamous Jamaica Pond, and just a short distance to the Arnold Arboretum (huge park and greenspace). Right in the center of Jamaica Plain w/ restaurants, pubs, shops, boutiques, cafes, banks, everything you need is at your feet! Grab the #39 bus or head to the Orange line to take you to Brigham Circle, Longwood Medical Area, South End, Back Bay and Downtown. So easy!

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Shopping Centers

The Mecca at Grove Hall Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Legion Shopping Center Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.2 mi
Washington Park Shopping Mall Walk: 44 min Distance: 2.3 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 14 min Distance: 6.3 mi

Transit / Subway

Green Street Station Walk: 8 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Forest Hills Station Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Forest Hills Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Stony Brook Station Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Heath Street Station Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Jackson Square Station Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Roslindale Village Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Ruggles Station Walk: 46 min Distance: 2.4 mi
Four Corners/Geneva Walk: 49 min Distance: 2.6 mi
Talbot Avenue Walk: 57 min Distance: 3.0 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.2 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

MCPHS University, Boston Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.2 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology Walk: 44 min Distance: 2.3 mi
MassArt Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.2 mi
Simmons College Walk: 47 min Distance: 2.4 mi

Parks and Recreation

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail Walk: 37 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Franklin Park Zoo Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi

Schools

Parkside Christian Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Meridian Academy
Grades 6-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
The English High
Grades 6-12
Public
1
Out of 10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Grades 9-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Dearborn Middle School
Grades 6-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Boston Latin Academy
Grades 6-12
Public
7
Out of 10
Curley K-8 School
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Mission Hill School
Grades PK-8
Public
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walkability

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

90/ 100

Transit

Very friendly

Transit

80/ 100

Bikeability

Very friendly

Bikeability

80/ 100

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Sound

Active

Sound

69/ 100

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