Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Central Gardens I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Gardens I

15 Cindy LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Penn Southern
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Southern

4113 Southern AveCapitol Heights, MD 20743

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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5000 A St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5000 A St SE

5000 A St SEWashington, DC 20019

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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Cheval Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheval Court

2611 Luana DrForestville, MD 20747
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5210-5212 E St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5210-5212 E St SE

5210-5212 E St SEWashington, DC 20019
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101 50th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 50th St SE

101 50th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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East of The River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of The River

4945 Ayers Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Oakland, Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Holly Spring Meadows priced from $1,164. Highland Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,166. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holly Spring MeadowsA21BR,1BA$1,164
Highland RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,166
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Avenue ApartmentsPark Avenue1BR,1BA$1,240
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Windsor Crossing Senior1 Bedroom , 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Flats of Forestville1A1BR,1BA$1,260
Verona at Suitland MetroPantheon1BR,1BA$1,267
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Windsor Crossing in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3D Model at Flats of Forestville starting at $2,060 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Metroplace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Crossing3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.82
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Central Gardens I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Dunhill South Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.82
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.50
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Holly Spring MeadowsB12BR,1BA$1.67
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1.83
Woods at AddisonA11BR,1BA$1.79
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Maryland and customized analysis for Washington, Maryland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Holly Spring Meadows which is listed at $1,164, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,760.

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 56 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 $334 which is $2,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

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