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

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,149
Prospect Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,155
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
514 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 514 Glenwood Gem514 Glenwood Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.90
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
127 Paddock Ave SE, Unit B127 Paddock Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.67
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1.74
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #26

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Oakdale, Grand Rapids, and the greater Grand Rapids area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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