
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA from $900 (81 Rentals)
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23 Franklin St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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35 Vine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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75 Sterling St, Unit A, Unit A

75 Sterling St

Sunset Lake Apartments

615 Granite St

Landmark Apartments

500 Noway St

75 Middle St
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60 Elm St, Unit Elm street, Unit Elm street

Nova Suites

Reed Street Apartments

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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215 Adams Street

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Avana Weymouth

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Woodview at Randolph

80 Sea St

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1034 N Main St

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45 Brook Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

324 Granite St, Unit A, Unit A

324 Granite St

25 Greentree Ln, Unit 34, Unit 34

318 Granite St

50 Webster St, Unit 408, Unit 408

100 Fountain Ln, Unit 9, Unit 9

558 Sea St

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy

318 Granite St

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Gaslight Village Apartments

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9 Intervale St, Unit 9A, Unit 9A

Hancock House

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The Flats at 125 Broad

Clipper

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Weymouth Commons

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144 West St, Unit 2, Unit 2

128 Arnold St, Unit Unit 1
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The Point at Weymouth

Weymouth Place

Nova Quincy

1500 Hancock St, Unit 319

977 Hancock St

576 Washington St

625 Thomas Burgin Pkwy, Unit 2

Francis Crossing Apartment Homes

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Faxon Commons
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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 | $2,385 | $1,120 | $9,062 |
| Cheap Braintree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,700 | $7,074 |
| Cheap Braintree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $1,895 | $7,395 |
| Cheap Braintree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,288 | $2,600 | $4,536 |
| Cheap Braintree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $2,600 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026Current 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 | $3,550 | $1,700 | 47 |
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 $1,768. Highland House Apartments in the Downtown Randolph 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 | $1,768 |
| Highland House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Gaslight Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,946 |
| Hancock House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| Clipper | 1BR-ST | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA
As of May 18, 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 23 Franklin St Model at 23 Franklin St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Braintree Highlands 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 |
| 23 Franklin St, Unit 1 | 23 Franklin St | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 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 |
| Quarry Edge 445 | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 45 Brook Rd, Unit 2 | 45 Brook Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 75 Sterling St, Unit A | 75 Sterling St | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 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 $2,000.
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 $3,550.
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 $338 which is $3,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Braintree.
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