Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (22 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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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
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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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl 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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Cheval Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheval Court

2611 Luana DrForestville, MD 20747
Senior Living

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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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Bennington Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Station

4111 Ames St NEWashington, 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 Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living priced from $724. The District at Forestville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,173. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$724
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,173
Holly Spring MeadowsTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,174
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Hickory Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD

As of June 13, 2025 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 3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic Model at Hickory Hill Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.65 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
Hickory Hill Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic3BR,2BA$1.65
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.52
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.72
1117 Jansen Ave, Unit Basement Apartment1117 Jansen Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland, Capitol Heights, MD

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Capitol Heights, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,650.

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 44 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 $491 which is $2,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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