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Oakdale, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakdale, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Estates in the Battle Creek neighborhood priced from $942. Canary Hill Apartments in the Midvale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$942
Canary Hill Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$987
Cedarview Commons1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,013
Pathways on the ParkChateau1BR,1BA$1,032
Bradley House ApartmentsThe Brookshire1BR,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MN

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at COTTAGES OF NORTH ST PAUL in the in the Hazel Park neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 2 BR Model at 17th Avenue Flats starting at $1,230 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Hazel Park 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.
COTTAGES OF NORTH ST PAUL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
17th Avenue Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1.31
2278 7th Ave E, Unit 42278 7th Ave E2BR,1BA$1.19
Arcadia Park ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Bradley House ApartmentsThe Brookshire1BR,1BA$1.34
Silas Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Briar Pond Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan G1BR,1BA$1.47
MaplewoodOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.49
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Canary Hill Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakdale?

There are currently 137 Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MN with pricing that ranges from $848 to $9,000. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakdale ranging from $1,063 to $4,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakdale ranges from $1,063 to $4,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,629.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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