Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD (356 Rentals)

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property at 5206 Cumberland St

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5206 Cumberland St

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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property at 421 Saint Margarets Dr

$1,250

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$1,250
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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421 Saint Margarets Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743
property at 7423 Walker Mill Dr

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7423 Walker Mill Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Oakland, Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Washington, Maryland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Capitol Heights, Oakland is one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated schools.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and greenspace? this neighborhood is providing top-rated access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town is one of our favorite high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise furry friends? this part of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Oakland area of Capitol Heights, MD?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 356 available Oakland apartments priced from $929 to $7,183, with an average monthly rent of $1,596.

How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?

There are currently 84 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $929 to $1,623 with an average price of $1,174.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oakland Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oakland ranges from $1,059 to $1,792 with an average monthly rent of $1,403.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakland range from $1,168 to $2,615. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,589.

How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 65 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,452 to $5,434 - averaging $2,021 for the location.

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