
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA from $900 (84 Rentals)
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35 Vine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

41 Church St

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23 Franklin St, Unit 1, Unit 1

10 Weston Ct

Sunset Lake Apartments

615 Granite St

Landmark Apartments

500 Noway St

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60 Elm St, Unit Elm street, Unit Elm street
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Nova Suites

Reed Street Apartments

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Avana Weymouth

64 Endicott St, Unit 2nd Floor

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64 Endicott St, Unit 2nd FL Rt, Unit 2nd FL Rt

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25 Union St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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215 Adams Street

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Woodview at Randolph

89 Broadway, Unit 3, Unit 3

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1034 N Main St

12 Mechanic St, Unit 5

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45 Brook Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

25 Greentree Ln, Unit 34, Unit 34

45 Kidder St

80 Sea St

324 Granite St

50 Webster St, Unit 408, Unit 408

100 Fountain Ln, Unit 9, Unit 9

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy

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Gaslight Village Apartments

324 Granite St, Unit A, Unit A

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9 Intervale St, Unit 9A, Unit 9A

179 Thomas Burgin Pkwy, Unit 14

Hancock House

Clipper

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The Flats at 125 Broad

90 Brook Rd

431 Adams St
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558 Sea St

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Weymouth Commons

Weymouth Place

Ramblewood

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144 West St, Unit 2, Unit 2

12 Bent Terrace

4 Eva Cir

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The Point at Weymouth

Nova Quincy

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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 | $2,254 | $1,120 | $5,717 |
| Cheap Braintree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $1,700 | $6,784 |
| Cheap Braintree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,895 | $8,120 |
| Cheap Braintree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,187 | $2,450 | $4,501 |
| Cheap Braintree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $2,600 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/11/2026Current 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 | $2,900 | $1,700 | 42 |
Cheapest Available Braintree Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Braintree, MA is a Studio unit found at Avana Weymouth in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood priced from $1,686. J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy in the Quincy Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braintree apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Avana Weymouth | Studio (364 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,686 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Highland House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Gaslight Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,946 |
| Hancock House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| Woodview at Randolph | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA
As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Braintree area is the $1.45 price per square foot 29 Broad Street Pl Model at 29 Broad Street Pl, Unit 29 Broad St. Pl. in the in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Braintree apartment is the 1 Larry Pl Model at 1 Larry Pl, Unit 204 starting at $2,975 with a $2.46 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. |
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| 29 Broad Street Pl, Unit 29 Broad St. Pl. | 29 Broad Street Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1 Larry Pl, Unit 204 | 1 Larry Pl | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| 23 Franklin St, Unit 1 | 23 Franklin St | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 62 Cranch St | 62 Cranch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 98 Franklin St, Unit 3 | 98 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 200 Cove Way | 200 Cove Way | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 189 Whitwell St, Unit 1 | 189 Whitwell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 45 Brook Rd, Unit 2 | 45 Brook Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 144 West St, Unit 2 | 144 West St | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 9 Intervale St, Unit 9A | 9 Intervale St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Braintree Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Braintree?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Braintree is under $1,990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Braintree?
The cheapest apartment in Braintree is Gaslight Village Apartments which is listed at $1,946, while the average apartment in Braintree costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Braintree?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Braintree that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Braintree?
Cheap apartments in Braintree have an average cost of $318 which is $2,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Braintree.
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