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Rental Market Trends in Braintree, MA

What is the average rent in Braintree, MA?

$2,560/month

Average Rent

911 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Braintree, MA is $2,560 per month. This is 56% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,229 per month for a studio, $2,560 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,056 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,569 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,229/month
572 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,560/month
911 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,056/month
1,240 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,569/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,270/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,220/month
1,515 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,565/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,970/month
2,850 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Braintree, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $45 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Braintree, MA
Last Updated April 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Braintree?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Braintree
$2,627/month
819 Sq Ft
East Braintree
$2,883/month
966 Sq Ft
South Braintree
$2,957/month
1,073 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Braintree?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Braintree
$2,957/month
1,073 Sq Ft
East Braintree
$2,883/month
966 Sq Ft
North Braintree
$2,627/month
819 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
$2,883/month
966 Sq Ft
South Braintree
$2,957/month
1,073 Sq Ft
North Braintree
$2,627/month
819 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 $2,560, you’ll want to make about $8,533 per month or $102,396 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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Braintree, MA

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Apartment Averages

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Studio
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One Bedroom
$2,318/month
$2,873/month
Two Bedroom
$2,963/month
$3,575/month
Three Bedroom
$3,940/month
$3,758/month
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$2,436 - $3,651 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Elevation Apartments at Crown Colony

Elevation Apartments at Crown Colony

7 Crown Dr,
Quincy, MA 02169

$2,264 - $2,662 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Ridge at Blue Hills

Ridge at Blue Hills

800 West St,
Braintree, MA 02184

$2,609 - $3,412 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Landing 53

Landing 53

25 Commercial St,
Braintree, MA 02184

$2,250 - $3,260 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 14 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Braintree, MA

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UDR
  • 167

    Communities

  • 58,082

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
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Equity Residential
  • 156

    Communities

  • 51,702

    Units

  • 72

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
  • 55

    Communities

  • 10,972

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
CT Management, LLC
CT Management, LLC
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,803

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Braintree
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,488

    Communities

  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

1 Community in Braintree
AvalonBay
AvalonBay
  • 208

    Communities

  • 74,042

    Units

  • 142

    Cities

1 Community in Braintree
Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 157

    Communities

  • 27,182

    Units

  • 112

    Cities

1 Community in Braintree
The Dolben Company
The Dolben Company
  • 61

    Communities

  • 14,676

    Units

  • 46

    Cities

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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