Average Rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Oak Square, Boston, MA Rents

Oak Square rentals average $2,200 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $263 (12.50%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,363. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (10.92%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-4.59%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $367 (-10.89%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-10.84%) year-over-year from $4,150 to $3,700. 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 down by 2.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$37.81	$2,200	$1,983 (10.92%)	$2,083 (5.60%)
2 BR	$34.50	$2,600	$2,725 (-4.59%)	$2,583 (0.65%)
3 BR	$28.80	$3,000	$3,367 (-10.89%)	$3,300 (-9.09%)
4+ BR	$28.57	$3,700	$4,150 (-10.84%)	$4,133 (-10.48%)

Historical Rents in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Oak Square

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Oak Square. The average rent in Oak Square is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oak Square, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Oak Square, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA are about 0.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,295	$2,748	$2,898
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Oak Square

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA is currently around $3,173 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,173. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Oak Square's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near Oak Square

There are a total of 26 counties located by Oak Square, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,625. That's roughly around $32 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 $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Oak Square, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 2.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 2.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,295	$2,748	$2,898
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

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 $3,000. A total of 15 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 $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,900. That's at least $51 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 $2,350 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $36 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	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,614	$3,700	$3,400
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,355	$4,100	$3,700
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403

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 $3,000. 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $37.81. There are a total of 12 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $34.50. There are a total of 19 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 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% 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 $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.