
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $890 (98 Rentals)


Henderson Place

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20 Griffin St NW

The Steede

Ergo Lofts

The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing

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457 Formwalt St SW, Unit B-1

728 Formwalt St SW

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Ashley Scholars Landing

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1268 Eastland Rd SE

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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 | $1,719 | $900 | $6,517 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $700 | $6,759 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $890 | $8,629 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $809 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland, Atlanta, GA
Ranked #10
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Henderson Place which is listed at $1,029, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $3,590.
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 440 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 $650 which is $2,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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