Cheap Homes for Rent in Oakland Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 7301 Calder Dr

$850 - $1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7301 Calder Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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property at 5124 Astor Pl SE

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5124 Astor Pl SE

WashingtonDC20019

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property at 421 Saint Margarets Dr

$1,250

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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421 Saint Margarets Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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property at 229 43rd Rd NE

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 43rd Rd NE

WashingtonDC20019

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 $1,052. Central Gardens I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verona at Suitland MetroPantheon1BR,1BA$1,052
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Penn Southern1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,235
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5806 Burgess Rd Model at 5806 Burgess Rd, Unit Basement Unit in the in the Forest Manor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Whitehall Square Apartments starting at $1,957 with a $1.68 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.
5806 Burgess Rd, Unit Basement Unit5806 Burgess Rd2BR,1BA$1.47
Whitehall Square Apartments3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.68
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf2BR,2BA$1.72
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.71
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.49
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
4300 Torque St, Unit 4300 Torque4300 Torque St1BR,1BA$1.56
Flats of Forestville1A1BR,1BA$1.64
Holly Spring MeadowsA21BR,1BA$1.68
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,059 to $10,000. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $800 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland ranges from $800 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,181.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oakland range from $1,568 to $7,516, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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