5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Spacious two-bedroom unit
- Beautiful hardwood floors
Location
255 Elm St, Braintree, MA 02184, USA|East Braintree
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Property Overview
Elm Street Apartments offers excellent value for money in its area, with convenient off-street parking, a large kitchen, laundry room, and a large picture window. Residents benefit from being close to shopping and within about half a mile of top-rated elementary and middle schools, making everyday errands and commutes easier.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Wellness
Eco living
Social life
Floor plans
| Elm Street Apartments - 204 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $2,350 /mo | Spacious 2 bedroom unit on second floor in family friendly building with beautiful hardwood floors! |
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Amenities for Elm Street Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
| Water |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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Building details
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About Elm Street Apartments
Spacious 2 bedroom unit on second floor in family friendly building with beautiful hardwood floors!
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very GoodElm Street Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Elm Street Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in East Braintree. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Elm Street Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Elm Street Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Elm Street Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Elm Street Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Elm Street Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Elm Street Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Elm Street Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 2 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in East Braintree
2-bedroom apartments at Elm Street Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in East Braintree.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
East Braintree
Braintree Town
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,556 |
| July 2024 | $2,606 |
| August 2024 | $2,615 |
| September 2024 | $2,362 |
| October 2024 | $2,331 |
| November 2024 | $2,665 |
| December 2024 | $2,693 |
| January 2025 | $2,348 |
| February 2025 | $2,523 |
| March 2025 | $2,430 |
| April 2025 | $2,462 |
| May 2025 | $2,500 |
| June 2025 | $2,243 |
| July 2025 | $2,399 |
| August 2025 | $2,513 |
| September 2025 | $2,599 |
| October 2025 | $2,627 |
| November 2025 | $2,460 |
| December 2025 | $2,437 |
| January 2026 | $2,349 |
| February 2026 | $2,410 |
| March 2026 | $2,450 |
| April 2026 | $2,525 |
| May 2026 | $2,525 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,362 |
| July 2024 | $2,656 |
| August 2024 | $2,670 |
| September 2024 | $2,600 |
| October 2024 | $2,456 |
| November 2024 | $2,630 |
| December 2024 | $2,655 |
| January 2025 | $2,595 |
| February 2025 | $2,586 |
| March 2025 | $2,578 |
| April 2025 | $2,524 |
| May 2025 | $2,500 |
| June 2025 | $2,300 |
| July 2025 | $2,419 |
| August 2025 | $2,479 |
| September 2025 | $2,587 |
| October 2025 | $2,698 |
| November 2025 | $2,595 |
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Can I afford to live at 255 Elm St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$94,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $94,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,350.
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Schools near Elm Street Apartments
Hollis Elementary School
482 washington st
braintree, MA, 2184
K-4Public
A-
Donald Ross Elementary School
20 hayward st
braintree, MA, 2184
K-4Public
B
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center
25 brow ave
braintree, MA, 2184
KPublic
A-
Mary E. Flaherty School
99 lakeside dr
braintree, MA, 2184
K-4Public
A-
Archie T. Morrison Elementary School
260 liberty st
braintree, MA, 2184
K-4Public
A-
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Getting around Braintree near 255 Elm St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 255 Elm St, Braintree
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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