Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Braintree, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Braintree

$2,530/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Braintree is $2,530 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $580 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Braintree

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Braintree rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,797, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Braintree run $2,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,165.

Listings

Studio

$2,360

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,345

20%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,940

No Change

27%

3 bedroom

$3,300

9%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,360

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,940

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

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$2,530
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Braintree, MA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, MA.

Discover rentals in Braintree, MA

47 Bradford Commons Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Braintree

47 Bradford Commons Lane - 1

47 Bradford Commons Ln #1, Braintree, MA 02184

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

614 Pond St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Braintree

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,100

$3,000

Price drop

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

Condo for rent

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

5d+ ago

House for rent in Braintree

3 beds

1.5 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 $2,530 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Braintree?

Average rent prices in Braintree have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Braintree rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Braintree is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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