Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Charleston, WV from $400 (71 Rentals)

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406 Wyoming St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

406 Wyoming St

406 Wyoming StCharleston, WV 25302
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1639 1/2 Clay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1639 1/2 Clay St

1639 1/2 Clay StCharleston, WV 25387
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603 Grant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

603 Grant St

603 Grant StCharleston, WV 25302

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Jarrett Terrace
Studio Apartments

Jarrett Terrace

825 Central AveCharleston, WV 25302
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Arlington Court
3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court

1-23 Arlington CtCharleston, WV 25301
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717 W Washington St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

717 W Washington St

717 W Washington StCharleston, WV 25302
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217 Britton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

217 Britton St

217 Britton StCharleston, WV 25302
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1624 Clay Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1624 Clay Ave

1624 Clay AveCharleston, WV 25387
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Atlas Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Lofts

1031 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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1429 Quarrier St
Studio Apartments

1429 Quarrier St

1429 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301

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1116 Edgewood Dr
Studio Apartments

1116 Edgewood Dr

1116 Edgewood DrCharleston, WV 25302
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213 Roane St
2 Bedroom Apartments

213 Roane St

213 Roane StCharleston, WV 25302
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532 Wyoming St
Studio Apartments

532 Wyoming St

532 Wyoming StCharleston, WV 25302
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Vandalia Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vandalia Terrace

1507 Dorchester RdCharleston, WV 25303
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1212 Quarrier St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 Quarrier St

1212 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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611 Grant St
1 Bedroom Apartments

611 Grant St

611 Grant StCharleston, WV 25302
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101 Morris St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 Morris St

101 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301
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228 Shelton Ave
Studio Apartments

228 Shelton Ave

228 Shelton AveCharleston, WV 25301

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713 Orchard St
2 Bedroom Apartments

713 Orchard St

713 Orchard StCharleston, WV 25302
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Hamlet Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamlet Way

101-204 Hamlet WayCharleston, WV 25314
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200 Buchanan St
Studio Apartments

200 Buchanan St

200 Buchanan StCharleston, WV 25302
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825 Gordon Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Gordon Dr

825 Gordon DrCharleston, WV 25303
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1038 6th St
Studio Apartments

1038 6th St

1038 6th StCharleston, WV 25302
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601 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 Park Ave

601 Park AveCharleston, WV 25302
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829 Watts St
Studio Apartments

829 Watts St

829 Watts StCharleston, WV 25302
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929 Central Ave
Studio Apartments

929 Central Ave

929 Central AveCharleston, WV 25302
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1575 Smith Rd
Studio Apartments

1575 Smith Rd

1575 Smith RdCharleston, WV 25314
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207 Bradford St
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Bradford St

207 Bradford StCharleston, WV 25301

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1044 Bridge Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1044 Bridge Rd

1044 Bridge RdCharleston, WV 25314
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Edgewater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Patriot at Cavalier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot at Cavalier

1316 Virginia St ECharleston, WV 25301
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100 Wyoming St
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Wyoming St

100 Wyoming StCharleston, WV 25302
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Lee Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Terrace

1319 Lee StCharleston, WV 25301
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Oakwood, Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) priced from $695. Patriot River View (FKA One Morris) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Charleston, WV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot Greenbrier (FKA Greenbrier Gardens)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$870
Patriot at Summerfield1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
900 on LeeThe Lee - Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$3,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, WV

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $3.68 price per square foot The Lee - Fully Furnished Model at 900 on Lee in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Patriot at Summerfield starting at $1,607 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
900 on LeeThe Lee - Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$3.68
Patriot at Summerfield2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Patriot Greenbrier (FKA Greenbrier Gardens)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakwood Apartment is $695 at Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakwood is starting from $850 at Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau).

What is the most affordable Oakwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Patriot Greenbrier (FKA Greenbrier Gardens) and starts from $1,200.

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