Cheap Homes for Rent in Braintree, MA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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property at 324 Granite St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

324 Granite St, Unit C

324 Granite St
QuincyMA02169

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property at 70 Webster St

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

70 Webster St, Unit 112

70 Webster St
WeymouthMA02190
property at 45 Oval Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Oval Rd, Unit 45

45 Oval Rd
QuincyMA02170
property at 153 Commercial St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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153 Commercial St

BraintreeMA02184

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property at 80 E Division St

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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80 E Division St

BraintreeMA02184
property at 366 Commercial St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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366 Commercial St

BraintreeMA02184

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Braintree, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Braintree, MA area range in price from $2,050 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,775. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Braintree Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Braintree$2,775$2,0509

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. Avana Weymouth in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braintree apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova SuitesMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Avana WeymouthStudio (364 SF)Studio,1BA$1,811
Landing 53SAStudio,1BA$1,895
J.E. Furnished Apartments of QuincyFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,900
615 Granite StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA

As of August 30, 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 $3,916 with a $2.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
198 Whitwell St, Unit B198 Whitwell St1BR,1BA$0.20
Lenox FarmsPlan J2 (B2CD)2BR,2BA$2.45
The Ledges2L2 Talbot Loft2BR,2BA$2.15
62 Cranch St62 Cranch St2BR,1BA$2.25
Skyline Drive ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
Braintree Village2 Bed B2BR,1BA$2.39
Ridge at Blue HillsD-A1DD (1X1 study)1BR,1BA$2.51
13 Blanchard Rd, Unit 313 Blanchard Rd2BR,1BA$2.30
Gaslight Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.34
138 Randolph St, Unit apartment138 Randolph St2BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Braintree

What type of rentals are currently available in Braintree?

There are currently 573 Apartments for Rent in Braintree, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $12,009. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Braintree ranging from $1,000 to $6,950.

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 $1,000 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,048.

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 $2,500 to $10,278, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

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