Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland City Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (105 Rentals)

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property at 1033 Palmetto Ave SW

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1033 Palmetto Ave SW

AtlantaGA30314

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property at 877 Beckwith St SW

$750

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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877 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. Ashley Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Oakland City apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$750
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$875
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$924
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$949
Brentwood Meadows2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$995
Heritage Station Family Apartments11BR541BR,1BA$1,006
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$1,011
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Village HighlandsKnoll1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland City, GA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland City area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1355 Lucile Ave SW Model at 1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Oakland City apartment is the 1586 Ocala Ave SW Model at 1586 Ocala Ave SW, Unit Apartment #2 starting at $600 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Capitol View 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.
1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit Unit 11355 Lucile Ave SW3BR,2.5BA$0.92
1586 Ocala Ave SW, Unit Apartment #21586 Ocala Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.43
Villas at Lakewood Apartment Homes3X2TH 60%3BR,2.5BA$0.98
Ashley CollegetownThe Cadence2BR,1BA$1.21
Shamrock Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.12
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.24
Brentwood Meadows2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.00
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $1,049.

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 $6,500.

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 66 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 $549 which is $5,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland City.

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