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Braintree

Pop. 38,899·30th most expensive in Massachusetts·Braintree rents are up 5.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,987/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,022
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Braintree · $2,987
More expensive than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
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Rents are 7% below what Braintree's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,987/mo
Expected by trend
$3,215/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,660
3 BR
$3,200
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,660/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,844/yr
At $2,987/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Braintree, MA is majority owner-occupied, 47.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,899
Median age
41.3
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
20.6%
20.2%
28%
13.5%
17.6%
Under 1820.6%
18–3420.2%
35–5428%
55–6413.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
22.2%
White67.4%
Black3.8%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian22.2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
23.3%
22.1%
47.5%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+47.5%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Braintree, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,211 → $2,987
up 35.1%
Population
37,220 → 38,899
up 4.5%
Renter share
27% → 22.4%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
43.4% → 47.5%
+4.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in Braintree, MA paid around $2,211 a month. That figure now sits near $2,987, up 35.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census counts show Braintree, MA adding about 1,679 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 27% to 22.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 43.4% to 47.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Braintree, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Braintree rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Braintree. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Braintree, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Braintree is $2,987/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,660/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,200/mo.

At 50% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Braintree ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Braintree an affordable city for renters?

Braintree is considered stretched for renters. At $2,987/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Braintree significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Braintree?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,987/mo in Braintree.

Is rent going up or down in Braintree?

Rent in Braintree has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Braintree rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Braintree is one of the pricier cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #30 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,987/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Braintree?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Braintree ($2,987/mo): Weymouth ($2,501/mo), Randolph ($2,627/mo), Quincy ($2,750/mo).

What percentage of Braintree residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of Braintree households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. Braintree leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Braintree rent compare to the national average?

Braintree's median rent of $2,987/mo is $1,022 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #30 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $2,987/mo, rent takes ~50% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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