Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NJ from $600 (14 Rentals)

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25 E Allendale Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

25 E Allendale Rd

25 E Allendale RdSaddle River, NJ 07458
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Pompton Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pompton Lakes

15 Broad StPompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$1,749
Lindvale Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,949
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Mountain Top Estates2 Bedroom First Floor2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Commons$2.54/sq.ft. - The Fairfax2BR,2BA$1.78
Lindvale Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$2.47
Haledon Estates ApartmentsGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.73
Tudor Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$2.86
34 Colfax Ave, Unit 2nd flr34 Colfax Ave1BR,1BA$2.92
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$2.92

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Getting Around Oakland, NJ

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39 / 100

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27 / 100

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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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