
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $970 (50 Rentals)


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Oakland, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,750 | $1,000 | $4,169 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $850 | $5,711 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $970 | $8,394 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $999 | $6,899 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $799 | $5,264 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland, Atlanta, GA
Ranked #13
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Oakland Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,152.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $996, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?
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 270 regular apartments in Oakland 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?
Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $570 which is $2,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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