
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $950 (140 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oak Square area of Brighton.


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17 Bentley St, Unit 2

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539 Washington St, Unit 2

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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira St

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541 Washington St, Unit 3

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

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18 Glenville Ave
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22

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1050 Commonwealth Ave

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59 Strathmore Rd

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7 Denby Rd

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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Three-Bedroom

31 Seattle St, Unit B

1564 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 16

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71 Harvard Ave, Unit 4

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69 Harvard Ave, Unit 3

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67 Harvard Ave, Unit 5
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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67 Brighton Ave, Unit 3

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15 Higgins St

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18 Saint Lukes Rd

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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

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83 Gordon St

6 Orkney Rd

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Residences at Brighton Marine
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107 Gordon St, Unit 7

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35 Orkney Rd

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99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

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1116 Commonwealth Ave

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

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193 Strathmore Rd

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12
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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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168 N Beacon St, Unit 3

1315 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B1

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

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26 Chiswick Rd

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9

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220 Kelton St

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4 Woodstock Ave

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60 Brighton Ave

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1630 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1637-14
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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 | $2,573 | $1,600 | $9,495 |
| Oak Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $950 | $8,302 |
| Oak Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,756 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,606 | $1,300 | $9,900 |
| Oak Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,923 | $3,199 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,055 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 140 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 September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Square area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Oak Square apartment is the 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. 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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| 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 | 145 Winthrop Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 | 8 Sawyer Ter | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 108 Washington St, Unit 1 | 108 Washington St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 472 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 472 Western Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12 | 1440 Commonwealth Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1161 Commonwealth Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1460 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.17 |
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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 18 Saint Lukes Rd listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Square Apartment is $1,625 at 69 Chiswick Road.
What is the most affordable Oak Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oak Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Brighton Marine and starts from $1,848.
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