
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA from $900 (71 Rentals)
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41 Church St

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23 Franklin St, Unit 1

10 Weston Ct

Sunset Lake Apartments

615 Granite St

Landmark Apartments

500 Noway St

65 Webster St, Unit 307, Unit 307

Nova Suites
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Woodview at Randolph

Reed Street Apartments

195 Thomas Burgin Pky, Unit 407, Unit 407

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Avana Weymouth

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215 Adams Street

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Faxon Commons

89 Broadway, Unit 3, Unit 3

12 Mechanic St, Unit 5

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Gradient

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1050 Hancock St, Unit 11, Unit 11
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45 Brook Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

25 Greentree Ln, Unit 34, Unit 34

50 Webster St, Unit 408, Unit 408

100 Fountain Ln, Unit 9, Unit 9

45 Kidder St

J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy

Highland House Apartments

80 Sea St

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Gaslight Village Apartments

Nova Quincy
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8 Federal Ave

324 Granite St, Unit A, Unit A

324 Granite St

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9 Intervale St, Unit 9A, Unit 9A

90 Elm St

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Weymouth Commons

Hancock House

Clipper

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The Flats at 125 Broad

431 Adams St
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51 Brooks Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

90 Brook Rd

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90 Brook Rd, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

Ramblewood

Weymouth Place

20-22 Sumner St

1034 N Main St

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144 West St, Unit 2, Unit 2

4 Eva Cir

12 Bent Terrace
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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 | $2,203 | $1,550 | $4,453 |
| Cheap Braintree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,800 | $5,958 |
| Cheap Braintree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,895 | $6,576 |
| Cheap Braintree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $2,450 | $4,531 |
| Cheap Braintree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $2,600 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/02/2026Current 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 | $3,225 | $2,000 | 36 |
Cheapest Available Braintree Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Braintree, MA is a Studio unit found at Faxon Commons in the Quincy Point neighborhood priced from $1,782. Avana Weymouth in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,794. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braintree apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faxon Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,782 |
| Avana Weymouth | Studio (364 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
| 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 02, 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 105 Bickford Rd Model at 105 Bickford Rd, Unit Unit #1 starting at $2,900 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Weymouth Landing 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 |
| 105 Bickford Rd, Unit Unit #1 | 105 Bickford Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Ledges | 2h2 Highland | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| 249 Washington St, Unit 1 | 249 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 98 Franklin St, Unit 3 | 98 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 62 Cranch St | 62 Cranch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Braintree Village | 2 Bed B | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 93 Pleasant St, Unit #1 | 93 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 189 Whitwell St, Unit Unit 1 | 189 Whitwell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 45 Brook Rd, Unit 2 | 45 Brook Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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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 Avana Weymouth which is listed at $1,877, while the average apartment in Braintree costs $3,225.
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 $328 which is $2,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Braintree.
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