Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (80 Rentals)

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Millwood Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Millwood Townhouses

1418 Karen BlvdCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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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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property at 7135 Donnell Pl

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7135 Donnell Pl, Unit 1

7135 Donnell Pl
ForestvilleMD20747

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property at 4800 C St SE

$1,440 - $2,050

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4800 C St SE

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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 Verona at Suitland Metro priced from $1,134. Millwood Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verona at Suitland MetroPantheon1BR,1BA$1,134
Millwood TownhousesThe Dorchester3BR,2BA$1,149
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Highland RidgeB22BR,1BA$1,256
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
The Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Hickory Hill Apartments in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Whitehall Square Apartments starting at $2,009 with a $1.72 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.
Hickory Hill Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic DLX3BR,2BA$1.53
Whitehall Square Apartments3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.72
Capitol House3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.80
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf2BR,2BA$1.72
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.57
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.55
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Holly Spring MeadowsB12BR,1BA$1.70
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 a cheap apartment in Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Verona at Suitland Metro which is listed at $1,134, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $3,000.

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 46 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 $369 which is $2,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

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