Average Rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Oak Square, Boston, MA Rents

Oak Square rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $557 (30.23%) year-over-year from $1,843 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.31%) year-over-year from $2,393 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $82 (-2.74%) year-over-year from $2,979 to $2,898. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.41%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $3,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (2.40%) year-over-year from $4,858 to $4,975. 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 2.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.55% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $3.16 $2,400 $2,393 (0.31%) $2,100 (14.29%)
2 BR $3.23 $2,898 $2,979 (-2.74%) $2,458 (17.86%)
3 BR $3.06 $3,550 $3,400 (4.41%) $2,900 (22.41%)
4+ BR $2.86 $4,975 $4,858 (2.40%) $4,275 (16.37%)

Historical Rents in Oak Square, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Oak Square

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Oak Square. The average rent in Oak Square is currently $3,050 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $1,978, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oak Square, Boston, MA is Somerville, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,900 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA are about 6.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,600
Malden, MA N/A $2,150 $2,700 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,600 $2,525 $3,000 $3,000
Waltham, MA N/A $2,225 $3,255 $3,100
Boston, MA $2,600 $3,168 $3,500 $3,550
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,800 $3,600
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,050 $4,000 $3,800
Newton, MA $1,300 $2,300 $2,725 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,100 $2,925 $3,700 $3,863
Somerville, MA $2,300 $2,773 $3,528 $3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Oak Square

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, Commonwealth, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA is currently around $3,658 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,658. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Oak Square's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Oak Square, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Oak Square. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Quincy, Quincy, MA N/A $2,285 $2,500 $2,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,500 $2,950 $3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,800 $2,500 $3,975 $3,598
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,550 $3,100 $3,750 $3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,425 $2,998 $3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $2,800 $3,600
West End, Boston, MA $2,975 $3,600 $4,540 $3,640
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,475 $5,456 $3,675
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,273 $3,500 $4,061 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,750 $3,540 $4,200 $3,935
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,125 $3,313 $4,475 $3,950
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,100 $2,950 $3,725 $3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,040 $3,728 $4,900 $4,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,750 $3,450 $5,500

Top Counties Near Oak Square

There are a total of 14 counties located by Oak Square, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,050. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $1,978. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,900, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by Oak Square, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Oak Square, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 5.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Oak Square, Boston, MA is 6.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,600
Malden, MA N/A $2,150 $2,700 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,600 $2,525 $3,000 $3,000
Waltham, MA N/A $2,225 $3,255 $3,100
Boston, MA $2,600 $3,168 $3,500 $3,550
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,800 $3,600
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,050 $4,000 $3,800
Newton, MA $1,300 $2,300 $2,725 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,100 $2,925 $3,700 $3,863
Somerville, MA $2,300 $2,773 $3,528 $3,900

Top Zipcodes Near Oak Square

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Oak Square, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,486. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,950 per month is 02118, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,598. That's at least $6 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 $3,013 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,680 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,600 $2,525 $3,000 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,800 $3,500 $5,200 $3,925
02118, Boston, MA $2,595 $3,520 $4,210 $3,950
02128, Boston, MA $2,230 $2,448 $3,150 $3,048

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 $3,500. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.16. There are a total of 4 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 $3.23. There are a total of 14 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 0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and 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 $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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