Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Floors

1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Estates

3510 N 9th StCarter Lake, IA 51510
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1810 Main St

BellevueNE68005

Oakland, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $800. Timbercrest in the Clermont Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
Timbercrest1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Dahlman FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$845
22 FloorsFine LineStudio,1BA$895
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$910
The ArchiveUnit 002Studio,1BA$925
Hidden Bluffs Apartments2X1 Garden2BR,1BA$995
Jones13Blackstone1BR,1BA$1,023
3633 Avenue A3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,025
Old Market Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IA and Nearby

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Burr Oaks PlaceTwo Bed - Upcoming Availability2BR,1BA$1.00
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.17
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.36
Valley View Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.36
Old Market Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Timbercrest1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$1.30
Dahlman FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland, IA

Ranked #34

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Oakland, IA

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25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland is at Dahlman Flats listed at $845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $800 at Maple Second.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is starting from $995 at Hidden Bluffs Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,025.

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