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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 The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. Gateway South Apartments 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
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Gateway South ApartmentsApple Bundle Giveaway1BR,1BA$875
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$900
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$999
Harmony Plaza Apartments2x2R2BR,2BA$999
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Aspen Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,000
Shamrock Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1,010
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland City, GA

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland City area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Sonata Model at Ashley Collegetown in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,966. The second greatest value Oakland City apartment is the 3X2A 60% Model at Villas at Lakewood Apartment Homes starting at $1,512 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Summerhill 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.
Ashley CollegetownThe Sonata3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Villas at Lakewood Apartment Homes3X2A 60%3BR,2BA$1.28
Shamrock Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Residences at Westview2X12BR,1BA$1.19
Harmony Plaza Apartments2x2R2BR,2BA$1.05
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.11
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Aspen Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.14
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.20
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland City

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland City?

There are currently 307 Apartments for Rent in Oakland City, GA with pricing that ranges from $849 to $7,250. There are also 270 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland City ranging from $250 to $5,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland City ranges from $250 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,915.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oakland City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oakland City range from $1,175 to $7,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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