Rent in Braintree, MA
Across Braintree's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,605 a month, with figures from $2,201–$3,008. The highest typical rent is in 02185 ($3,008) and the lowest in 02184 ($2,201). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Norfolk County pay about 1.06% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 | $2,440 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $2,077 | $1,635–$2,518 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,605 | $2,201–$3,008 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $3,065 | $2,545–$3,584 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $3,590 | $3,227–$3,953 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Braintree ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Braintree, MA?
- About $2,605 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,201–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Braintree, MA?
- About $2,077 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,635–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Braintree, MA?
- About $3,065 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,545–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Braintree, MA?
- About $2,440 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Braintree, MA?
- About $3,590 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,227–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Braintree ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 02185 has the highest typical rent at $3,008 a month, and 02184 the lowest at $2,201.
- What is the property tax rate in Braintree, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Norfolk County pay a typical 1.06% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Braintree rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).