Studio Apartment Rent in Braintree, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Braintree, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,987 and +64% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Braintree
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Braintree
Compare Braintree's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Braintree.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Braintree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth, MA | 4 mi | $2,033 | $-87 (-4%) |
| Randolph, MA | 4 mi | $2,200 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Quincy, MA | 4.4 mi | $2,183 | +$63 (+3%) |
| Hingham, MA | 8.4 mi | $2,370 | +$250 (+12%) |
| Canton, MA | 8.7 mi | $2,430 | +$310 (+15%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 9.2 mi | $2,110 | $-10 (0%) |
| Brockton, MA | 9.2 mi | $1,510 | $-610 (-29%) |
| Boston, MA | 10.3 mi | $2,544 | +$424 (+20%) |
| Hanover, MA | 11.6 mi | $2,000 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Winthrop, MA | 11.7 mi | $2,010 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Dedham, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,300 | +$180 (+8%) |
| Brookline, MA | 12.5 mi | $3,133 | +$1,013 (+48%) |
Studio rent in Braintree — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Braintree?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Braintree, Massachusetts is $2,120 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,987.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Braintree?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,800 ($7,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Braintree expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Braintree's studio median of $2,120 is +64% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Braintree rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Braintree ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Braintree?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Weymouth ($2,033), Stoughton ($2,110), Brockton ($1,510).