Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living

5201 Banks Pl NE
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Oakland, Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,169 | $1,169 | $1,169 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $724 | $1,850 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $1,172 | $2,500 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,568 | $3,000 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,740 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $724 |
The District at Forestville | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Holly Spring Meadows | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,174 |
Park Greene | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Hickory Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windsor Crossing | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Hickory Hill Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Flats of Forestville | 3D | 3BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Windham Creek | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
North Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Fox Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The District at Forestville | 1Bed1Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
1117 Jansen Ave, Unit Basement Apartment | 1117 Jansen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Oakcrest Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland, Capitol Heights, MD
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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.
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