Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $300 (41 Rentals)

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18 Glenville Ave
$1,100 - $3,100
Total Monthly Price8 Month Lease Term

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$1,100 - $3,100

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$1,100 - $3,100
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

18 Glenville Ave

18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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property at 12 Nonantum St

$1,650 - $1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 18

12 Nonantum St

BostonMA02135
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22 Armington St, Unit 25
$1,695
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$1,695

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$1,695
Studio Apartment Available Now

22 Armington St, Unit 25

22 Armington StBoston, MA 02134
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99 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,175
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$1,725 - $2,175

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$1,725 - $2,175
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

99 Warren St

99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300

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$1,750 - $3,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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17 Price Rd
$1,800 - $2,800
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$1,800 - $2,800

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$1,800 - $2,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Price Rd

17 Price RdBoston, MA 02134
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Hamilton Union
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Union

435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 280 Boylston St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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280 Boylston St

BrooklineMA02445
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126 Warren St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBrighton, MA 02135
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41 Long Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

41 Long Ave

41 Long AveAllston, MA 02134
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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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  • Utilities Included

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The Harvard by Pine Realty
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Harvard by Pine Realty

48-50 Harvard AveBrookline, MA 02446
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80 Gardner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Gardner St

80 Gardner StAllston, MA 02134
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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51 Wallingford Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

51 Wallingford Rd

51 Wallingford RdBrighton, MA 02135
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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176 Naples Rd
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

176 Naples Rd

176 Naples RdBrookline, MA 02446
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MBH Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MBH Apartments

1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467

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45 Strathmore Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Strathmore Rd

45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Oak Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vinal Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
51 Wallingford Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Square, MA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Square area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Oak Square apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Gibbs St, Unit 221 Gibbs St3BR,2BA$0.03
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
9 Woodstock Ave9 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
166 Kelton St166 Kelton StStudio ,1BA$0.20
49 Winship St49 Winship StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
3 Adamson St3 Adamson St4BR,2.5BA$0.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Square, Brighton, MA

Ranked #106

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Square is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Square?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Square is 51 Wallingford Rd which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Oak Square costs $12,500.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Square?

Cheap apartments in Oak Square have an average cost of $161 which is $12,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Square.

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