Cheap Homes for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $900 (214 Rentals)

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property at 292 Lincoln St

$975

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$975

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$975

5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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292 Lincoln St

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property at 30 Royal St

$1,110

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$1,110

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Royal St

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property at 76 Easton St

$1,175

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$1,175

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

76 Easton St

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Cheapest Available Oak Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Square, MA

As of July 31, 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 132 Sutherland Rd Model at 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Square, Brighton, MA

Ranked #107

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Square?

There are currently 2474 Apartments for Rent in Oak Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $14,300. There are also 3646 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Square ranging from $975 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Square ranges from $975 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,976.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Square range from $1,000 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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