
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $900 (156 Rentals)
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14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 1

1729 Commonwealth Ave

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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1

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59 Strathmore Rd

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

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28 Chester St

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129 Chiswick Rd, Unit Provate Room 6A

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110 Brainerd Rd
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96 Washington St, Unit 17

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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

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128 Washington St

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15 Orkney Rd

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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

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1845 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6

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3 Egremont Rd, Unit 3

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1851 Commonwealth Ave
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16 Vinal St

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90 Brainerd Rd

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36

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24 Colborne Rd

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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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38 Colborne Rd

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77 Chiswick Rd

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11 Vinal St

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129 Sutherland

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15 Higgins St
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153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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142 North Beacon St

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140 North Beacon St

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

18 Saint Lukes Rd

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26 Embassy Rd, Unit 26

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594 Cambridge St

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141 Englewood Ave

313 Allston St, Unit 5

35 Orkney Rd
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151 Chestnut Hill Ave

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

219 Kelton St, Unit 1

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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1 Larose Pl, Unit 15

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709

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1415 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 302

71 Harvard Ave, Unit B1

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57 Oak Square Ave
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Oak Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Oak Square Studio Apartments | $2,498 | $1,495 | $9,872 |
| Oak Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $950 | $9,476 |
| Oak Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,505 | $1,350 | $8,100 |
| Oak Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,561 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,596 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,608 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 156 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Square, MA
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Square area is the $0.03 price per square foot 28 Linden St Model at 28 Linden St, Unit a in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Oak Square apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 28 Linden St, Unit a | 28 Linden St | 4BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1460 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 2 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Square, Brighton, MA
Ranked #108
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Square is at 1140 Commonwealth Ave listed at $1,745.
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