Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Braintree, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Braintree

$2,822/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Braintree is $2,822 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $922 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Braintree

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Braintree rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,585, whereas a house costs $3,600. 2-bedroom apartments in Braintree run $2,875 on average.

Listings

Studio

$2,315

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,183

2%

27%

2 bedroom

$2,905

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$3,011

4%

24%

4 bedroom

$3,800

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,315

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,183

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,905

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,011

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

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$2,822
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Braintree, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, MA.

Discover rentals in Braintree, MA

Liberty Park - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

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Liberty Park

1 Matthew Ln, Braintree, MA 02184

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,855–$4,655

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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47 Bradford Commons Ln #47 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Braintree

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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

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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 $2,822 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Braintree?

Average rent prices in Braintree have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Braintree rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Braintree is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $922 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 $113,000/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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