Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Braintree, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Braintree

$2,772/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Braintree is $2,772 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $872 more per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Braintree

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Braintree, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Braintree, MA

Average rent prices in Braintree have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,780, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Braintree run $2,663 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,860.

Listings

Studio

$2,325

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,564

5%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,825

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,400

7%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,100

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,325

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,564

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

5%

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$2,772
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,707
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Braintree, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, MA.

Discover rentals in Braintree, MA

875 Granite St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Braintree

Residential Lease, Braintree, MA

875 Granite St #1, Braintree, MA 02184

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
145 Hancock St #205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Braintree

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,772 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Braintree?

Average rent prices in Braintree have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Braintree rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Braintree is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $872 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 $111,000/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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