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333 S Douglas Ave

SpringfieldIL62704

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Oakford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $462. The Hickcox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $634. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$634
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$675
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakford, IL and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakford area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Prairie Vista in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Oakford apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath (I) Model at Brainard Landings Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Vista2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Brainard Landings ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath (I)3BR,2BA$0.75
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
CandlesA11BR,1BA$1.10
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.87
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakford

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakford?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Oakford, IL with pricing that ranges from $331 to $1,975. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakford ranging from $495 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakford ranges from $495 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,254.

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