
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA from $900 (99 Rentals)
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139A Commercial St

75 Sterling St

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Landing 53

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Ridge at Blue Hills

Sunset Lake Apartments

615 Granite St

Landmark Apartments

80 E Division St

153 Commercial St
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196 Commercial St

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166 South St

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138 Randolph St, Unit apartment

Colonial Village - Senior Living 62+

19 Common St

Nova Suites

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99 Granite Street

Reed Street Apartments

Weymouth Place

16 Abington Ave
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215 Adams Street

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Woodview at Randolph

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Avana Weymouth

89 Broadway, Unit 3

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Weymouth Commons

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Gradient

179 Thomas Burgin Pkwy, Unit 14

135 Willard St, Unit 135 Willard

135 Willard St

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy

318 Granite St

318 Granite St

40 Butler Rd

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Gaslight Village Apartments

215 Winter St, Unit 4j

Ramblewood

Hancock House

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351 Randolph St, Unit In-law Apartment

928 Main St
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142 Willard St, Unit Willard Street

Clipper

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The Flats at 125 Broad

128 Arnold St, Unit 1

39 Athens St

4 Eva Cir

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Towne House Apartments

735 Commercial St

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21 Town Hill St, Unit 2

30 Presidential Dr, Unit 1
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Braintree, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Braintree?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Braintree Studio Apartments | $2,318 | $1,600 | $8,763 |
| Cheap Braintree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $1,140 | $7,530 |
| Cheap Braintree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $1,300 | $7,993 |
| Cheap Braintree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $2,500 | $4,460 |
| Cheap Braintree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $3,250 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/29/2026Current apartment rentals in the Braintree, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Braintree Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Braintree | $3,400 | $1,510 | 33 |
Cheapest Available Braintree Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Braintree, MA is a Studio unit found at Nova Suites in the Quincy Center neighborhood priced from $1,650. 99 Granite Street in the Quincy Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braintree apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Suites | Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 99 Granite Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Weymouth Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,836 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Highland House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Ramblewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,961 |
| Hancock House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| Reed Street Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Braintree area is the $1.99 price per square foot 172 N Franklin St Model at 172 N Franklin St, Unit 172 N FRANKLIN #2 in the in the Downtown Randolph neighborhood starting from $3,385. The second greatest value Braintree apartment is the 30 Town Hill St Model at 30 Town Hill St starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the South Quincy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Braintree apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 N Franklin St, Unit 172 N FRANKLIN #2 | 172 N Franklin St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| 30 Town Hill St | 30 Town Hill St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.53 |
| Aura at Weymouth | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| 98 Franklin St, Unit 3 | 98 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 62 Cranch St | 62 Cranch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 200 Cove Way | 200 Cove Way | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Ridge at Blue Hills | Plan C (A1D) | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Braintree Village | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 48 Lawn Ave, Unit 1st Apartment | 48 Lawn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 99 Granite Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Braintree Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Braintree?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Braintree is at Nova Suites listed at $1,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Braintree Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Braintree Apartment is $1,750 at 99 Granite Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Braintree Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Braintree is starting from $2,213 at Weymouth Commons.
What is the most affordable Braintree Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Braintree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Weymouth Commons and starts from $3,740.
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