Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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property at 338 Whiting Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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338 Whiting Ave

DedhamMA02026
property at 48 Oak St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Oak St

DedhamMA02026
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Residence at the Dior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence at the Dior

61 Legacy BlvdDedham, MA 02026
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property at 7 S Stone Mill Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 S Stone Mill Dr

DedhamMA02026
property at 84 Hooper Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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84 Hooper Rd

DedhamMA02026

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property at 14 Davison St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Davison St

BostonMA02136

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property at 1 Tobin Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1 Tobin Rd, Unit 0, Unit 0

1 Tobin Rd
BostonMA02132
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The Proof
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$2,430 - $5,595
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$2,430 - $5,595

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Proof

36-40 Sprague StHyde Park, MA 02136
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126 Edgemere Rd
$2,490 - $2,685
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$2,490 - $2,685

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Edgemere Rd

126 Edgemere RdBoston, MA 02132
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Parkway Apartments
$2,545 - $4,480
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$2,545 - $4,480

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Parkway Apartments

1555 Vfw PkyBoston, MA 02132
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property at 7 Winter St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

7 Winter St, Unit 701, Unit 701

7 Winter St
BostonMA02136

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Georgetowne Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

400 A Georgetowne DrHyde Park, MA 02136
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Willets Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willets Landing

4945 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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9 Carol Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Carol Cir

9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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204 Neponset Valley Pky
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 Neponset Valley Pky

204 Neponset Valley PkyHyde Park, MA 02136
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property at 14 Heron St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Heron St

BostonMA02132

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Oakdale, Dedham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakdale area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Ridgecrest Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,120. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath with Dining Area1BR,1BA$2,120
The ProofJR21BR,1BA$2,430
Rockingham Glen2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $0.32 price per square foot 39 Austin St Model at 39 Austin St, Unit 104 in the in the Brush Hill neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 55 Gordon Ave Model at 55 Gordon Ave, Unit #2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Brush Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Austin St, Unit 10439 Austin St1BR,1BA$0.32
55 Gordon Ave, Unit #255 Gordon Ave2BR,1BA$0.34
9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-49 Stearns Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
1522 VFW Pkwy, Unit 5041522 VFW Pkwy2BR,2BA$2.41
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
48 Oak St, Unit #248 Oak St3BR,1BA$2.84
Rockingham Glen2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.83
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakdale, Dedham, MA

Ranked #4

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakdale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?

The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $4,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakdale?

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 3 regular apartments in Oakdale 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 Oakdale?

Cheap apartments in Oakdale have an average cost of $297 which is $4,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.

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