Average Rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Oak Square, Boston, MA Rents

Oak Square rentals average $2,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,625, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $647 (-23.12%) year-over-year from $2,797 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (7.53%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (8.17%) year-over-year from $2,958 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.84%) year-over-year from $3,525 to $3,625. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-1.82%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $4,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$47.00	$2,500	$2,325 (7.53%)	$2,208 (13.21%)
2 BR	$39.07	$3,200	$2,958 (8.17%)	$2,725 (17.43%)
3 BR	$35.54	$3,625	$3,525 (2.84%)	$3,208 (12.99%)
4+ BR	$33.75	$4,500	$4,583 (-1.82%)	$4,417 (1.89%)

Historical Rents in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Oak Square

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Oak Square. The average rent in Oak Square is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oak Square, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Oak Square, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA are about 13.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.10% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,100	$3,100
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Oak Square

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, South Side, and Bank Square. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 total neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA is currently around $3,449 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,449. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Oak Square's average rent, which is actually $3,625. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Oak Square. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,825	$2,400	$3,248	$3,000
Bank Square, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,573	$3,015
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,800	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,375	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,250	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$2,975	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,680	$3,498
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,149	$4,225	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,793	$5,488	$5,115

Top Counties Near Oak Square

There are a total of 25 counties located by Oak Square, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Oak Square, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 12.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 13.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,100	$3,100
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Oak Square

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,600 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,275. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA is $2,655 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Oak Square, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,300
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,000	$4,125	$3,680
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,825	$3,650	$3,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02120, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,098
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,600	$2,900	$3,400	$3,675
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,350	$5,550	$3,450
02118, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,548	$4,400	$3,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Oak Square Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Oak Square, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Oak Square, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,625. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Oak Square, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Oak Square, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $47.00. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oak Square.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Oak Square, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,175 and an average price per square feet of $39.07. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oak Square.

How have rent prices in Oak Square, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Oak Square, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Oak Square, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Oak Square, Boston, MA is around $2,900/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.