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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oak Forest Studio Apartments | $1,859 | $1,726 | $2,249 |
Oak Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $1,265 | $2,647 |
Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,250 | $3,205 |
Oak Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,590 | $5,430 |
Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,760 | $4,701 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Forest area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Skye Reserve priced from $1,266. Sanctuary at Highland Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Skye Reserve | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
Sanctuary at Highland Oaks | Crestwood - 1 BR - 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments | Royal | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Westwood Crossing in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Delilah Model at The Easton Apartments starting at $1,578 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the South Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Westwood Crossing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
The Easton Apartments | Delilah | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
The Lakes at Brandon West | Neuchatel | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Lakewood Place | Plan C | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Cortland Bermuda Lake | The Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
307 Elizabeth St, Unit 203 | 307 Elizabeth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Crosswynde Apartments | Before Dawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Sanctuary at Highland Oaks | Hayworth - 1 BR - 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments | Royal | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Skye Reserve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Skye Reserve which is listed at $1,266, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $2,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Forest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Oak Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Forest?
Cheap apartments in Oak Forest have an average cost of $137 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.
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