
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (9 Rentals)
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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 | $899 | $899 | $899 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $1,059 | $1,850 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $1,197 | $2,295 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,568 | $2,500 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $1,740 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 9 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Surrey Square | Victoria | 1BR,1BA | $1,162 |
The District at Forestville | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Penn Southern | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Flats of Forestville | 3D | 3BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Central Gardens I | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Park Greene | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
The District at Forestville | 2Bed1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Surrey Square | Ashley - Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Windham Creek | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Highland Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
North Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Fox Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Oakcrest Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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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.
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