Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland City Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Betmar Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Betmar Village

345 Ashwood Ave SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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Cascade Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Garden

763 SW Cascade AveAtlanta, GA 30310
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Kings Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

2099 Martin Luther King DrAtlanta, GA 30310
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Gateway Capitol View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Capitol View

1374 Murphy AveAtlanta, GA 30310
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1957 Myrtle Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1957 Myrtle Dr

1957 Myrtle Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30311
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The Gallery at 1960
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Gallery at 1960

1990 Alison Ct SWAtlanta, GA 30311
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Manor III Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor III Apartments

1483 Arthur Langford PlAtlanta, GA 30315
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Hartland Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hartland Station

2040 Fleet St SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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The Premier at 1935
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Premier at 1935

1935 Alison Ct SWAtlanta, GA 30311
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1054 Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

1054 Ridge

1054 Ridge Ave SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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Mechanicsville Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mechanicsville Station

525 Fulton St SWAtlanta, GA 30312
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Columbia High Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia High Point

220 SW Bowen CirAtlanta, GA 30315
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Veranda at Carver
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at Carver

217 SW Thirkield AveAtlanta, GA 30315
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396 Rawson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

396 Rawson St

396 Rawson StAtlanta, GA 30312

Oakland City, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland City area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. Ashley Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $863. Here are the most affordable Oakland City apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$863
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$918
Aspen Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,000
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1,030
Crogman School LoftsPicasso1BR,1BA$1,037
InTown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,045
Veranda at CarverA61BR,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland City, GA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland City area is the $0.58 price per square foot 164 Chicamauga Ave SW Model at 164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Master Bedroom in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Oakland City apartment is the 505 Whitehall St SW Model at 505 Whitehall St SW, Unit 377 starting at $1,600 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Master Bedroom164 Chicamauga Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.58
505 Whitehall St SW, Unit 377505 Whitehall St SW1BR,1BA$1.31
Shamrock Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.33
City PlazaGeorgian2BR,2BA$1.50
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Aspen Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.14
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$1.08
Veranda at CarverA61BR,1BA$1.41
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$1.24
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #326

Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Georgia including Oakland City, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Oakland City Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland City is under $1,047.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland City?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland City is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Oakland City costs $3,560.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 72 regular apartments in Oakland City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakland City?

Cheap apartments in Oakland City have an average cost of $423 which is $3,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland City.

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