
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA from $900 (105 Rentals)
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Landing 53

Sunset Lake Apartments

615 Granite St

Landmark Apartments

196 Commercial St

500 Noway St

Nova Suites

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Woodview at Randolph

Reed Street Apartments
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215 Adams Street

270 Quarry St

12 Mechanic St, Unit 5

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Avana Weymouth

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Gradient

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1050 Hancock St, Unit 11, Unit 11

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Weymouth Commons

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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
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100 Fountain Ln, Unit 9, Unit 9

Highland House Apartments

J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy

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Gaslight Village Apartments

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9 Intervale St, Unit 9A, Unit 9A

324 Granite St, Unit A, Unit A

324 Granite St

92 Elm St

Hancock House

Clipper
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The Flats at 125 Broad

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90 Brook Rd, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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51 Brooks Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

90 Brook Rd

25 Common St

431 Adams St

20-22 Sumner St

24 Brook Rd

Weymouth Place

35 Des Moines Rd
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Ramblewood

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144 West St, Unit 2, Unit 2

4 Eva Cir

12 Bent Terrace

576 Washington St

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Faxon Commons

Highlands at Faxon Woods

Nova Quincy

1500 Hancock St, Unit 319

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eaves 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 | $2,233 | $1,550 | $4,807 |
| Cheap Braintree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,800 | $6,581 |
| Cheap Braintree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,895 | $5,812 |
| Cheap Braintree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,264 | $2,450 | $4,446 |
| Cheap Braintree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $2,600 | $3,924 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026Current 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 | $2,000 | 42 |
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 $1,550. 215 Adams Street in the Quincy Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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 | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 215 Adams Street | Studio (includes heat and hot water) | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Avana Weymouth | Studio (364 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,851 |
| 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 April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Braintree area is the $2.43 price per square foot Plan E (B2G) Model at Ridge at Blue Hills in the in the North Randolph neighborhood starting from $3,108. The second greatest value Braintree apartment is the 2h2 Highland Model at The Ledges starting at $2,890 with a $2.39 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge at Blue Hills | Plan E (B2G) | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| The Ledges | 2h2 Highland | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| 62 Cranch St | 62 Cranch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 249 Washington St, Unit 1 | 249 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 98 Franklin St, Unit 3 | 98 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Braintree Village | 2 Bed B | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 200 Cove Way | 200 Cove Way | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 93 Pleasant St, Unit #1 | 93 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 189 Whitwell St, 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 215 Adams Street which is listed at $1,850, 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 $388 which is $2,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Braintree.
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