
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (15 Rentals)
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Regency Park Apartments

28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

Grand Central Lofts

1354 Wealthy St SE

Burton Square Apartments

Samaritas Affordable Senior Living (55+)
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Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakdale Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $850 | $1,835 |
Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $925 | $2,200 |
Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,095 | $2,600 |
Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,195 | $2,900 |
Oakdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $2,000 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakdale area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Burton Square Apartments priced from $975. Lafayette Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats starting at $740 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Historic Kingsley Building | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
514 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 514 Glenwood Gem | 514 Glenwood Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
127 Paddock Ave SE, Unit B | 127 Paddock Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakdale, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI
Mulick Park Elementary School
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Getting Around the Oakdale Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakdale is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?
The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakdale?
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 20 regular apartments in Oakdale 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 Oakdale?
Cheap apartments in Oakdale have an average cost of $439 which is $1,861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.
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