Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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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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 Surrey Square priced from $1,162. The District at Forestville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1,162
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,220
Penn Southern1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD

As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3D Model at Flats of Forestville in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Central Gardens I starting at $1,531 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Oakland 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.
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Central Gardens I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Park Greene3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.59
The District at Forestville2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Surrey SquareAshley - Den1BR,1BA$1.64
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.57
Highland RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.77
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Oakland, Capitol Heights, MD

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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 Surrey Square which is listed at $1,162, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,529.

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 45 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 $403 which is $2,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.