Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IL from $300 (12 Rentals)

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1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920
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214 S 10th St
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214 S 10th St

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Oakland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rider Place priced from $500. Arthur Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$610
Urbana Estates1x1Urbana Estates1BR,1BA$675
1905 12th St2BDR2BR,1BA$910
Melrose and Brooklyn Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IL and Nearby

As of February 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $0.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Millennium Apartments in the starting from $505. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Town Model at Colony West starting at $1,500 with a $1.29 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.
The Millennium Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.41
Colony West2BR/1.5BA Town2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Charleston Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Royal Heights3 Person Occupancy3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Aspen CourtThe Sugar Maple2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Parkside- Pets AllowedUpgraded Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Stone Ridge SquareOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Urbana Estates1x1Urbana Estates1BR,1BA$1.03
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

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Getting Around Oakland, IL

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19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $500 at Rider Place.

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 $630 at Rider Place.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rider Place and starts from $675.

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