Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $300 (152 Rentals)

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7 Linden St, Unit room
$950
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$950
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$950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Linden St, Unit room

7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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2 Lothian Rd
$1,150
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$1,150
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$1,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2 Lothian Rd

2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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166 Allston St, Unit 4
$1,225
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$1,225
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$1,225
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

166 Allston St, Unit 4

166 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Denby Rd, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500
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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Denby Rd, Unit 1

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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7 Denby Rd, Unit G
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Denby Rd, Unit G

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
$1,775
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$1,775
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$1,775
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31 Seattle St, Unit B

31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 76 Euston Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

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76 Euston Rd

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1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
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1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1

1880 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

75 Euston Rd, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Oak Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Square, MA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Oak Square apartment is the 1120 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 332018 Commonwealth AvenueStudio ,1BA$0.20
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 21114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
28 Quint Ave, Unit 5528 Quint AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22016 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Oak Square, Brighton, MA

Ranked #104

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oak Square Neighborhood in Brighton, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

What is the most affordable Oak Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commonwealth Gardens and starts from $2,650.

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