Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Oakland, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, MI is a Studio unit found at 33-35 Monroe St in the North Side neighborhood priced from $525. Garden Court Apartments in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
33-35 Monroe StStudiosStudio,1BA$525
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$899
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI and Nearby

As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment Model at Waterford Square in the in the Forestbrook neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Two Bedroom TH Model at Garden Court Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. 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.
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$0.86
Garden Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
The Crossing at Auburn Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Chalet Villa Lakefront Community2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Clarkston Lakefront Community2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.95
Elizabeth Lake Estates1B1B41BR,1BA$1.22
Woodlake Hills2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Arlington1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 33-35 Monroe St listed at $525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $685 at 33-35 Monroe St.

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 $875 at Garden Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterford Pines and starts from $1,668.

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