Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland City Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $550 (110 Rentals)

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property at 1033 Palmetto Ave SW

$750

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1033 Palmetto Ave SW

AtlantaGA30314
property at 339 Henry Aaron Ave SW

$790

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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339 Henry Aaron Ave SW, Unit C

339 Henry Aaron Ave SW
AtlantaGA30310

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property at 877 Beckwith St SW

$800

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877 Beckwith St SW

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property at 829 Beckwith St SW

$1,000

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829 Beckwith St SW, Unit #3

829 Beckwith St SW
AtlantaGA30314

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Oakland City, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland City area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manor III Apartments priced from $750. Brentwood Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Oakland City apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$750
Brentwood Meadows2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 822052BR,1BA$950
Heritage Station Family Apartments11BR541BR,1BA$975
Oglethorpe2X22BR,2BA$993
147 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
139 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Brentwood Meadows2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$995
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$1,011
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Adair Court1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland City, GA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland City area is the $1.07 price per square foot Cliff Model at Village Highlands in the in the Capitol View neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Oakland City apartment is the Parkside Luxury Flat Model at Parkside Flats starting at $1,600 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village HighlandsCliff3BR,2BA$1.07
Parkside FlatsParkside Luxury Flat2BR,1BA$1.31
Shamrock Gardens3x23BR,2BA$1.15
Oglethorpe2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Columbia at Sylvan Hills2A2BR,2BA$1.17
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$1.15
Brentwood Meadows2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Brentwood Meadows2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 822052BR,1.5BA$1.25
139 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Georgia including Oakland City, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland City is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland City?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland City is Manor III Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Oakland City costs $1,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland City?

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 50 regular apartments in Oakland City 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 Oakland City?

Cheap apartments in Oakland City have an average cost of $734 which is $836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland City.

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