Average Rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Oak Square, Boston, MA Rents

Oak Square rentals average $2,488 for a studio rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,350, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $176 (-6.62%) year-over-year from $2,664 to $2,488. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $160 (6.84%) year-over-year from $2,340 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (5.88%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (3.65%) year-over-year from $3,425 to $3,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (2.03%) year-over-year from $4,508 to $4,600. 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 up by 0.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$59.70	$2,488	$2,664 (-6.62%)	$1,950 (27.56%)
1 BR	$46.15	$2,500	$2,340 (6.84%)	$2,258 (10.70%)
2 BR	$39.38	$3,000	$2,833 (5.88%)	$2,717 (10.43%)
3 BR	$34.36	$3,550	$3,425 (3.65%)	$3,292 (7.85%)
4+ BR	$32.00	$4,600	$4,508 (2.03%)	$4,383 (4.94%)

Historical Rents in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Oak Square

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Oak Square. The average rent in Oak Square is currently $2,761 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oak Square, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 per month.

Let's compare Oak Square, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 26.63% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA are about 10.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Oak Square

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $3,411 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,411. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Oak Square's average rent, which is only $3,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
South Side, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,665	$3,000	$3,080
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,800	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,350
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,411
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,050	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,900	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,948	$3,625
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,675
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500

Top Counties Near Oak Square

There are a total of 28 counties located by Oak Square, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,775. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Oak Square, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 26.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 8.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 10.88% 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	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Zipcodes Near Oak Square

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 16 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,975. That's at least $61 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 $2,618 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 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	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,200	$2,650	$3,600	$3,565
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,550	$3,700
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,100	$3,800

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 $3,350. 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 studio apartment in Oak Square, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,488 and an average price per square feet of $59.70. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Oak Square.

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 $46.15. There are a total of 17 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $39.38. There are a total of 37 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.