
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (153 Rentals)
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Room in Duplex on Griffin St NW

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Room in House on Griffin St NW

462 Whitehall Ter SW

Stanton Park Apartments

The Villages of Castleberry I&II

540 Paines Ave NW

224 Andrew J Hairston PL NW

Heritage Station Family
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239 Sciple Terrace NW

711 Neal St NW

229 Woodward Ave SE

574 Cooper St SW

55 Milton

City Plaza

InTown Lofts

The Skylark

Mechanicsville Family Apartments
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456 Flat Shoals Ave SE

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The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing

700 Neal St NW

Magnolia Park Apartments

Lofts at Centennial Yards South

Ashley West End

810 Brookline St SW, Unit 4

Marq on Ponce
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Ashley Auburn Pointe

Centennial Place

Crest on Peachtree

Northside Plaza

Station Square Apartments

741 Frederica St NE

Taco Town Apartments
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920 Greenwood Ave NE

Westside Future Fund

835 Oglethorpe Ave SW

The Grant

Pencil Factory Flats

Link Apartments® Canvas

Ashley Scholars Landing I

MAA Centennial Park

Muse ATL

MC Kiser Lofts
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Oakland, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,783 | $1,046 | $7,455 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $730 | $7,099 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $620 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $955 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $835 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 153 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Atlanta, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanton Park Apartments priced from $805. The Villages of Castleberry I&II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
The Mix Apartments | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $995 |
City Plaza | Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
InTown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Crogman School Lofts | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
Magnolia Park Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Ashley West End | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
Towne Square Apartments | Best In-Town Apartment Deal in the City of Atla... | 1BR,1BA | $1,143 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, GA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.57 price per square foot Matisse Model at Artist Square in the in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood starting from $2,129. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Bostonian Model at Capitol Gateway starting at $2,144 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Little Five Points neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Artist Square | Matisse | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Capitol Gateway | Bostonian | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Front Porch | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
505 Whitehall St SW, Unit 377 | 505 Whitehall St SW | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
InTown Lofts | 2 Bed 2 Bath H | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Columbia Peoplestown | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Ashley Auburn Pointe | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Station Square Apartments | normal U | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland, Atlanta, GA
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Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,917.
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 176 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 $2,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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