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property at 420 Woodward Rd

420 Woodward Rd

North ProvidenceRI02904
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278 Morgan Ave

JohnstonRI02919

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Oakland, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Paragon Mill in the Manton neighborhood priced from $1,003. Westwood Manor in the Manton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,003
Westwood Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-202 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1,745
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, RI and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3BR 2BA Model at Paragon Mill in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 23 Sunnyside Ave starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot . 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.
Paragon Mill3BR 2BA3BR,2BA$1.54
23 Sunnyside AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The Village Lofts5-B-2Studio ,1BA$2.06
Lofts at Lyman Mill1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.54
Washington Hill Apartments2x1 waitlist2BR,1BA$2.45
Kirkbrae Glen ApartmentsPortico 12BR,1BA$2.14
Greystone Loftsstudlg-g 1380 836Studio ,1BA$2.19
Oak Ridge Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.50
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-202 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath)1BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, RI with pricing that ranges from $1,003 to $5,132. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $1,200 to $4,800.

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 $1,200 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,984.

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