
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Braintree, MA from $900 (37 Rentals)
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Skyline Drive Apartments

Windjammer Cove Apartments

184 Middle St

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Landmark Apartments

196 Commercial St

37 Skyline Dr
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500 Noway St

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Weymouth Commons

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Avana Weymouth

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Gradient

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The Flats at 125 Broad

25 Common St

Weymouth Place

576 Washington St

Highlands at Faxon Woods
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Helix

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Deco

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Weston Park

166 Kendrick Ave

166 Kendrick Ave, Unit 166 Kendrick Unit 2

165 Washington St

215 Winter St

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The Ledges

102 Summer St
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Aura at Weymouth

Union Towers II

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Maple Gardens

Colonial Village - Senior Living 62+

100 Broad St

205 Independence Ave

106 Broad St

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195 Independence Ave
Homestead, Braintree, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homestead?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $1,770 | $4,807 |
| Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $2,005 | $5,560 |
| Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $2,000 | $5,812 |
| Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $2,800 | $3,786 |
| Homestead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,013 | $4,013 | $4,013 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Homestead Neighborhood of Braintree, MA.
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Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Avana Weymouth priced from $1,851. The Flats at 125 Broad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Weymouth | Studio (364 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,851 |
| The Flats at 125 Broad | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Weymouth Place | The Alcott | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Weymouth Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,110 |
| Liberty Park | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Highlands at Faxon Woods | Rhoda | 1BR,1BA | $2,140 |
| Gradient | S1C | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
| Helix | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
| Weston Park | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Deco | S01R | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, MA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $2.60 price per square foot Plan E (A1F) Model at Lenox Farms in the in the Braintree Highlands neighborhood starting from $3,216. The second greatest value Homestead 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 Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Farms | Plan E (A1F) | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Ledges | 2h2 Highland | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Braintree Village | 2 Bed B | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Skyline Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Windjammer Cove Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath(Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Weymouth Commons | Two Bedroom Audubon- 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Ten Front | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Highlands at Faxon Woods | Heron | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Aura at Weymouth | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Liberty Park | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $2,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?
The cheapest apartment in Homestead is The Flats at 125 Broad which is listed at $2,005, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $4,013.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?
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 Homestead 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 Homestead?
Cheap apartments in Homestead have an average cost of $185 which is $3,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.
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