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Rental Market Trends in Braintree, MA

What is the average rent in Braintree, MA?

$2,467/month

Average Rent

912 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Braintree, MA is $2,467 per month. This is 52% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Braintree one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Braintree, you can expect to pay about $2,049 per month for a studio, $2,467 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,014 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,522 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,049/month
562 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,467/month
912 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,014/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,522/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,213/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,277/month
1,678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,580/month
982 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,074/month
1,264 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Braintree, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.8%, which averages out to $118 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Braintree, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Braintree, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
82% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Braintree?

Based on current rent prices, North Braintree, South Braintree and East Braintree are the most affordable neighborhoods in Braintree.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Braintree
$2,611/month
866 Sq Ft
South Braintree
$2,680/month
954 Sq Ft
East Braintree
$2,774/month
901 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Braintree?

Based on current rent prices, East Braintree, South Braintree and North Braintree are the most expensive neighborhoods in Braintree.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Braintree
$2,774/month
901 Sq Ft
South Braintree
$2,680/month
954 Sq Ft
North Braintree
$2,611/month
866 Sq Ft

Which Braintree neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Braintree with the most apartments available are East Braintree, South Braintree and North Braintree .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Braintree
$2,774/month
901 Sq Ft
South Braintree
$2,680/month
954 Sq Ft
North Braintree
$2,611/month
866 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Braintree, MA?

Because the average rent in Braintree is $2,467, you’ll want to make about $8,223 per month or $98,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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One Bedroom
$2,207/month
$2,252/month
Two Bedroom
$2,920/month
$2,537/month
Three Bedroom
$3,915/month
$3,499/month
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$2,284 - $3,408 Plus Fees

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800 West St,
Braintree, MA 02184

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$2,859 - $4,446 Plus Fees

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Landing 53

25 Commercial St,
Braintree, MA 02184

$2,025 - $2,905 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 14 Month Lease

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UDR
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  • 58,643

    Units

  • 85

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Equity Residential
  • 163

    Communities

  • 53,297

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
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John M Corcoran & Co
  • 54

    Communities

  • 10,869

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
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CT Management, LLC
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,803

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
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Greystar
  • 3,446

    Communities

  • 951,526

    Units

  • 887

    Cities

1 Community in Braintree
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AvalonBay
  • 190

    Communities

  • 69,321

    Units

  • 128

    Cities

1 Community in Braintree
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  • 33,021

    Units

  • 114

    Cities

1 Community in Braintree
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Northland
  • 83

    Communities

  • 25,446

    Units

  • 45

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1 Community in Braintree

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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