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350 Plain St

75 Sterling St

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255 Elm St, Unit 202

44 Wyman Rd

615 Granite St

153 Commercial St

80 E Division St

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196 Commercial St

37 Skyline Dr

75 Middle St

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138 Randolph St, Unit apartment

100 Washington St

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Nova Suites

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99 Granite Street

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158 Bridge St, Unit 1
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18 Fountain Ln, Unit 16

65 Webster St, Unit 201

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Woodview at Randolph

Reed Street Apartments

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215 Adams Street

24 Merrymount Rd

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Avana Weymouth

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy

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326 Granite St
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109 California Ave

0 Commercial St

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198 Whitwell St, Unit B

324 Granite St, Unit C

324 Granite St

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Weymouth Commons

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Gradient

89 Broadway, Unit 4

60 Raycroft St

179 Thomas Burgin Pkwy, Unit 14
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Hancock House

61 Presidents Ave

18 Germain Ave

195 Thomas Burgin Pkwy, Unit 505

17 Greenleaf St

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The Flats at 125 Broad

4 Eva Cir

735 Commercial St

82 Verchild St
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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 | $2,476 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Braintree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,510 | $7,974 |
| Cheap Braintree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Braintree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,500 | $4,461 |
| Cheap Braintree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $3,150 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA
Pricing Updated: 08/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Braintree, MA area range in price from $1,510 to $4,498 with an overall median price of $2,700. 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 | $2,700 | $1,510 | 39 |
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 $1,600. Woodview at Randolph in the Downtown Randolph neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braintree apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Suites | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Woodview at Randolph | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Avana Weymouth | Studio (364 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,841 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Highland House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Weymouth Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,959 |
| Hancock House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA
As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Braintree area is the $0.20 price per square foot 198 Whitwell St Model at 198 Whitwell St, Unit B in the in the Quincy Center neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Braintree apartment is the Plan J2 (B2CD) Model at Lenox Farms starting at $4,097 with a $2.56 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 Whitwell St, Unit B | 198 Whitwell St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| Lenox Farms | Plan J2 (B2CD) | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Munroe Place | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Aura at Weymouth | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Quarry Edge 445 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Ridge at Blue Hills | Plan D (AiAD) | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 13 Blanchard Rd, Unit 3 | 13 Blanchard Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Gaslight Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 32 Silver St, Unit 1 | 32 Silver St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 138 Randolph St, Unit apartment | 138 Randolph St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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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 $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Braintree Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Braintree Apartment is $1,985 at Hancock House.
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 $2,250 at Gaslight Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Braintree Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Braintree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Francis Crossing Apartment Homes and starts from $3,525.
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