
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland City Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $500 (49 Rentals)
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1321 Oak St SW

Room in House on Morris Brown Dr SW

462 Whitehall Ter SW

The Villages of Castleberry I&II

1935 Alison Ct

Ashley Collegetown

Room in House on Campbellton Rd SW

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Shamrock Gardens

574 Cooper St SW

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Oakland City, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland City Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $900 | $1,877 |
Oakland City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $540 | $2,229 |
Oakland City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $620 | $2,575 |
Oakland City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Oakland City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $1,300 | $9,780 |
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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 The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. Ashley Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Oakland City apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
Ashley Collegetown | The Allegro | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
1295 West Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Donnelly Court | Donnelly Court | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Aspen Court Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Shamrock Gardens | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
City Plaza | Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
1890 House | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
InTown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland City, GA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland City area is the $0.58 price per square foot 164 Chicamauga Ave SW Model at 164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Master Bedroom in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Oakland City apartment is the The Sonata Model at Ashley Collegetown starting at $1,930 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Master Bedroom | 164 Chicamauga Ave SW | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
Ashley Collegetown | The Sonata | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Residences at Westview | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Shamrock Gardens | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Oasis on Cascade | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Donnelly Court | Donnelly Court | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Aspen Court Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Veranda at Carver | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1890 House | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland City, Atlanta, GA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
Getting Around the Oakland City Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland City?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland City is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Oakland City costs $3,499.
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 85 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 $443 which is $3,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland City.
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