Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (176 Rentals)

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Oakland, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Steede priced from $927. Crogman School Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SteedeA11BR,1BA$927
Crogman School LoftsPicasso1BR,1BA$991
The Mix ApartmentsD34BR,4BA$995
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Westside Future Fund2Bed1Bth1BR,1BA$1,008
Ashley West EndPlan A1BR,1BA$1,021
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,035
Ashley Auburn PointeA11BR,1BA$1,038
Magnolia Park ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$1,105
Towne Square ApartmentsBest In-Town Apartment Deal in the City of Atla...1BR,1BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, GA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.47 price per square foot A3 Model at Ashley Auburn Pointe in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Columbia Peoplestown starting at $1,725 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Grant Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashley Auburn PointeA33BR,2BA$1.47
Columbia Peoplestown2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.56
City PlazaGeorgian2BR,2BA$1.50
Capitol GatewayCharleston2BR,1BA$1.59
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Beautifully Remodel 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
The Rivington EAV Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Station Square Apartmentsnormal U2BR,1BA$1.60
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
The SteedeA11BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #12

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 Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Atlanta, GA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Oakland Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,143.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland is The Steede which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $3,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?

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 148 regular apartments in Oakland 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?

Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $568 which is $2,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

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