
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Oak Flat, CA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Brookdale Gardens

Bear Creek Park

19696 Whitto Mine Rd

Grand Resort Apartments

Castle Apartments

Park Place

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Swiss Colony

Quail Hollow Apartments

Sahara Apartments
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The Villages

Capistrano Park

Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments

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Garden East Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments

The Redwoods Apartments

Northwood Village

Live Oak Apartments

Willow Glen
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Bear Creek North

Crown Ridge Apartments

Village Landing

Brentwood Village Apartments

Harvest Apartments

Bentley Street Quadplex

The Edge

Village Terrace

Northview Apartments

Briarwood Apartments
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Merced Horizons

2355 K St

4049 Cinnabar Ave

18493 Rosier Ave

18492 Rozier Ave

22968 Joaquin Gully Rd

3785 De Soto Way

24948 CA-108

5260 CA-49

22148 Crystal Falls Dr W
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1047 W 19TH ST - NO AVAILABILITY

22997 Tuolumne Rd N

20675 Lower Hillview Dr

Shepherd Street Apartments

CEDAR CREEK VILLAGE APARTMENTS

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

Park Lakewood Apartments

9407 Bostwick Rd

22868 Black Hawk Dr

3986 CA-49
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Big Oak Flat, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Oak Flat?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oak Flat Studio Apartments | $1,401 | $1,095 | $1,760 |
| Big Oak Flat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $825 | $2,020 |
| Big Oak Flat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $645 | $2,386 |
| Big Oak Flat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,045 | $2,865 |
| Big Oak Flat 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $529 | $1,915 |
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Cheapest Available Big Oak Flat Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Oak Flat, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $529. 617 W Santa Fe Ave in the Gateways neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Oak Flat apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Station | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $529 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Grand Resort Apartments | 2 Bedroom Bungalow | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Park Place | Tennessee | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Sahara Apartments | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| LAKESIDE APARTMENTS | Efficiency One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Garden East Apartments | 2br, 1b | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Live Oak Apartments | 1 BED, Classic Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,479 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Oak Flat, CA and Nearby
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Oak Flat area is the $1.48 price per square foot Cedar Model at The Willows Townhomes in the in the Claremont Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,515. The second greatest value Big Oak Flat apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Olive Tree Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Chemurgic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Oak Flat apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Townhomes | Cedar | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | Lancaster | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Granville Luxury Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | RENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Harvest Apartments | Mustang | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Garden East Apartments | 2br, 1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 19696 Whitto Mine Rd | 1Badroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Oak Flat Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Oak Flat Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Oak Flat Apartment is $895 at 617 W Santa Fe Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Big Oak Flat Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Oak Flat is starting from $660 at Merced Station.
What is the most affordable Big Oak Flat Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Big Oak Flat Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community and starts from $1,705.
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