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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 1 Bed unit found at Garden Court Apartments in the East Side neighborhood priced from $775. Waterford Square in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI and Nearby

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.39 price per square foot Cambridge Premium Model at Bridgewater Park of Clarkston in the in the Hills at Indianwood neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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.
Bridgewater Park of ClarkstonCambridge Premium3BR,2BA$1.39
Garden Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Greyberry Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Ashton PinesSpruce2BR,1BA$1.40
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Glengarry Park - Waterford Twp, MIThe Sylvan2BR,1BA$1.33
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment with Den2BR,1BA$1.23
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Barrington2BR,1.5BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,500. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $775 to $5,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland ranges from $775 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,184.

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