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Oakland, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Kirkwood Forest priced from $1,100. Glen Park Apartments in the Old Webster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kirkwood Forest1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Glen Park Apartments1 Bed-Oversized A1BR,1BA$1,150
Oakwood Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 bed, 1 bath Model at Oakwood Apartments in the in the Old Webster neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the King Model at Kings Gate starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Crestwood 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.
Oakwood Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1.43
Kirkwood Forest2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsKirkwood Caboose w/St1BR,1BA$2.54
Glen Park Apartments1 Bed OS + WD B1BR,1BA$1.71
The JamesS1Studio ,1BA$3.17
The Elle on LockwoodOakStudio ,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO with pricing that ranges from $1,099 to $4,580. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $1,095 to $4,500.

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 $1,095 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,423.

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