Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NJ from $600 (14 Rentals)
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34 Colfax Ave, Unit 2nd flr

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Oakland, NJ Local Guide

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 | $3,585 | $2,719 | $4,451 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,749 | $8,652 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $1,910 | $7,454 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,699 | $2,900 | $5,255 |
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 35 McKinley in the Totowa neighborhood priced from $1,749. Lindvale Gardens in the Ramapo Cirque neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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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35 McKinley | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Lindvale Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,949 |
Kings Arms Garden Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Mountain Top Estates | 2 Bedroom First Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NJ and Nearby
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.78 price per square foot $2.54/sq.ft. - The Fairfax Model at The Commons in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lindvale Gardens starting at $2,250 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Ramapo Cirque 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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The Commons | $2.54/sq.ft. - The Fairfax | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Lindvale Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Manchester Village | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Haledon Estates Apartments | Garden One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Berdan Court | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Tudor Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Hawthorne Garden | 1BD/1BA Upgraded Units | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
34 Colfax Ave, Unit 2nd flr | 34 Colfax Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
35 McKinley | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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Getting Around Oakland, NJ
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,749 at 35 McKinley.
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 $1,960 at Mountain Top Estates.
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