
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $900 (140 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oak Square area of Brighton.


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67-69 Nonantum St, Unit 69 Nonantum

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

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121 Glenville Ave, Unit 121 Glenville Ave

10 Bigelow St, Unit 2

10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
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59 Strathmore Rd

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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Two-Bedroom

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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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1050 Commonwealth Ave

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17 Harvard Ter, Unit 3

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67 Brighton Ave, Unit 3

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15 Higgins St

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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65 Chester St, Unit One bed in amazing, central location

28 Academy Hill Rd

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141 Englewood, Unit 2

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22 Chiswick Rd

35 Orkney Rd

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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

21 Chestnut Hill Ave

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99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12
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107 Gordon St, Unit 7

313 Allston St, Unit 5

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

236 Kelton St, Unit 8A

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

97 Nottinghill Rd

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26 Chiswick Rd

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

198 Allston St, Unit 11
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2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

103 Gordon St, Unit 5

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

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193 Strathmore Rd

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8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

109 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Square Studio Apartments | $2,510 | $1,400 | $9,927 |
| Oak Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,573 | $1,350 | $9,995 |
| Oak Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,756 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,929 | $5,000 | $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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Cheapest Available Oak Square Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 27 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Square, MA
As of August 14, 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 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Oak Square apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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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| 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 | 145 Winthrop Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 108 Washington St, Unit 1 | 108 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 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 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Square?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Square is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Oak Square costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 41 regular apartments in Oak Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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 $316 which is $2,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Square.
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