Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Braintree, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Braintree

$2,700/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Braintree is $2,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Braintree

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Braintree rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Braintree, MA

Average rent prices in Braintree have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Braintree, MA

Rent prices in Braintree vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Braintree is $2,750, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Braintree run $2,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,845.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$2,500

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,750

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

38%

4 bedroom

$4,500

32%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Braintree, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Braintree, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Braintree and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Braintree

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Braintree, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, MA.

Discover rentals in Braintree, MA

160 Richard Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Braintree

SINGLE_FAMILY - Braintree, MA

160 Richard Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

248 Pearl St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

House for rent in Braintree

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

70 Holbrook Ave #R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Braintree

CONDO - Braintree, MA

70 Holbrook Ave #R, Braintree, MA 02184

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Braintree, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Braintree rental market.

How much is rent in Braintree?

The average rent in Braintree is $2,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Braintree?

Average rent prices in Braintree have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Braintree rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Braintree is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Braintree?

To comfortably afford rent in Braintree, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Braintree?

Based on our current listings, 33% of Braintree rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 6 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 18 units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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