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Braintree, MA

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Colonial architecture meets modernism in this Bostonian commuter town.

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A part of metropolitan Greater Boston, Braintree is a bustling Bostonian suburb with a city feel and comfortable neighborhoods. Accessible to the larger city via the Boston MBTA, this suburb is the perfect commuter town. With everything from quaint, colonial architecture to towering glass buildings downtown, this scenic suburb offers the rare mix of modernity and colonial New England charm. Braintree is southeast of Boston and offers the dual benefit of Boston at your front door and the picturesque vibe of a Bostonian suburb.

Enjoy a historical garden at Adams National Historical Park, or take a private tour through the city with Trailblazer Tours Boston. You can even enjoy a day soaking up some presidential history at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, or grab a brew with some friends at Samuel Adams Brewery. There's truly something for everyone in this eclectic New England town, so find your next apartment here in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Braintree, MA is $2,147 for a studio, $2,609 for one bedroom, $3,053 for two bedrooms, and $3,568 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Braintree has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,609/month
928 Sq Ft
House
$3,364/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,659/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,931/month
2,393 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

371 Students

9
out of 10

Donald Ross Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

206 Students

8
out of 10

Mary E Flaherty School

Public

Grades K-4

290 Students

7
out of 10

Highlands Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

409 Students

6
out of 10

Hollis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

333 Students

6
out of 10

South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

514 Students

8
out of 10

East Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

971 Students

5
out of 10

Braintree High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,706 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Adams National Historical Park
  • Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
  • Blue Hills Reservation
  • Ames Nowell State Park
  • Webb Memorial State Park

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.