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property at 8 Robert Rd

8 Robert Rd

RandolphMA02368
property at 166 South St

166 South St, Unit 2R

166 South St
QuincyMA02169
property at 8 Tara Dr

8 Tara Dr, Unit 2

8 Tara Dr
WeymouthMA02188
property at 179 Presidents Ln

179 Presidents Ln, Unit 4K

179 Presidents Ln
QuincyMA02169
property at 89 Broadway

89 Broadway, Unit 3

89 Broadway
QuincyMA02169
property at 195 Thomas Burgin Pkwy
property at 127 Quincy St

127 Quincy St

QuincyMA02169
property at 25 Greentree Ln

25 Greentree Ln

WeymouthMA02190

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property at 648 Washington St

648 Washington St, Unit 2A

648 Washington St
BraintreeMA02184
property at 179 Presidents Ln

179 Presidents Ln

QuincyMA02169
property at 10 Rogers St

10 Rogers St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 141 Willard St

141 Willard St

QuincyMA02169
property at 82 Station St

82 Station St

QuincyMA02169
property at 310 Copeland St

310 Copeland St

QuincyMA02169

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property at 121-127 Liberty St

121-127 Liberty St

QuincyMA02169
property at 78-80 Curtis Ave

78-80 Curtis Ave

QuincyMA02169
property at 79 Fountain Ln

79 Fountain Ln

WeymouthMA02190
property at 45 Oval Rd

45 Oval Rd, Unit 31

45 Oval Rd
QuincyMA02170

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property at 4 Tara Dr

4 Tara Dr

WeymouthMA02188
property at 101 Whitwell St

101 Whitwell St, Unit 1

101 Whitwell St
QuincyMA02169
property at 40 Hilda St

40 Hilda St, Unit 2

40 Hilda St
QuincyMA02169
property at 433 B Sea St

433 B Sea St, Unit 2

433 B Sea St
QuincyMA02169
property at 469 Sea St

469 Sea St, Unit 1

469 Sea St
QuincyMA02169
property at 7 Woodcrest Ct

7 Woodcrest Ct

WeymouthMA02190
property at 483 Liberty St

483 Liberty St

BraintreeMA02184

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property at 245 Sea St

245 Sea St

QuincyMA02169
property at 24 South St

24 South St, Unit 205

24 South St
QuincyMA02169

Braintree, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Braintree$3,065$1,75038

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 $1,499. Weymouth Place in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braintree apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova SuitesMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Weymouth PlaceThe Chamblee StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
215 Adams StreetStudio (includes heat and hot water)Studio,1BA$1,750
J.E. Furnished Apartments of QuincyFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Highland House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Hancock House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,985
Avana WeymouthTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,100 SF)2BR,2BA$1,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Braintree area is the $2.00 price per square foot 47 Cottage St Model at 47 Cottage St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Downtown Randolph neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Braintree apartment is the Plan F (B2A) Model at Ridge at Blue Hills starting at $2,900 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the North Randolph neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Braintree apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
47 Cottage St, Unit Apt 247 Cottage St4BR,2BA$2.00
Ridge at Blue HillsPlan F (B2A)2BR,2BA$2.17
1 Larry Pl, Unit 2041 Larry Pl2BR,2BA$2.46
62 Cranch St62 Cranch St2BR,1BA$2.25
Braintree Village2 Bed B2BR,1BA$2.39
200 Cove Way200 Cove Way2BR,2BA$2.43
50 Union Pl, Unit 5050 Union Pl1BR,1BA$2.44
Lenox FarmsPlan A (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.40
70 Front St, Unit 270 Front St2BR,1BA$2.00
81 Nightingale Ave, Unit 281 Nightingale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boston Colleges and Universities

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Braintree, MA

Ranked #237

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Braintree

What type of rentals are currently available in Braintree?

There are currently 563 Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,120 to $5,993. There are also 187 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Braintree ranging from $1,600 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Braintree?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Braintree ranges from $1,600 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,381.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Braintree?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Braintree range from $2,450 to $4,316, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.