
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (14 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Oakdale area of Grand Rapids.


Regency Park Apartments

28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

Grand Central Lofts

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 | $1,327 | $875 | $1,835 |
Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $925 | $2,200 |
Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,149 | $2,625 |
Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,250 | $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 Studio unit found at Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $1,075. Danbury Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,149. 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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Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Grand Woods Senior Apartments | 1BR 1BA - Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI
As of May 04, 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 |
The 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
607 Fulton St E | Four Bed | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Waters House Apartments | Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
113 Packard Ave SE, Unit Apt 2 | 113 Packard Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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 #22
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
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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 Grand Central Lofts which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $2,000.
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 17 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 $433 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.
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