
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO from $500 (22 Rentals)
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The Elle on Lockwood

Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments

Adams Place

229 W Washington Ave, Unit 229

10128 Manchester Rd, Unit C
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,802 | $1,745 | $1,855 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,050 | $3,001 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,295 | $3,980 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $1,495 | $4,580 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, MO
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oakland Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest View in the Lakeshire neighborhood priced from $975. Kirkwood Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Forest View | Classic One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Kirkwood Forest | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Glen Park Apartments | 1 Bed-Oversized A | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Kings Gate | King | 2BR,2BA | $1,425 |
Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments | Oriental Express | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO and Nearby
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.43 price per square foot King Model at Kings Gate in the in the Crestwood neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 10128 Manchester Rd Model at 10128 Manchester Rd, Unit C starting at $1,395 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Old Webster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kings Gate | King | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
10128 Manchester Rd, Unit C | 10128 Manchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Kirkwood Forest | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments | Oriental Express | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Forest View | Classic One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Glen Park Apartments | 1 Bed OS + WD B | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The James | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
The Elle on Lockwood | Oak | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
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Getting Around Oakland, MO
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 The Elle on Lockwood listed at $1,818.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $975 at Forest View.
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 $1,295 at Kirkwood Forest.
What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kirkwood Forest and starts from $1,495.
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