
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (108 Rentals)


4611 South Drexel Blvd

4611 S Ellis Ave

Lake Grove Village

The Sutherland

4345 S Berkeley Ave, Unit Garden

4410 S Drexel Blvd

Williams Apartments

809 E 40th St

4501 S Martin L. King Dr
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Gwendolyn Place

3836 S Cottage Grove Ave

4622 S Indiana Ave

4610-4612 S Ellis Ave

4520-4526 S Drexel Blvd

3544-3546 S King Dr

4530 King Dr

845 E 38th Pl

3632 S King Dr

Drexel Court
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722-726 E Bowen Ave

4549-4557 S Michigan Ave

4401 S Vincennes Ave

3967-3969 S Drexel Blvd

4501 S Michigan Ave

4633 S Langley Ave

4213 S King Dr

4546 S Indiana Ave

Hearts United Apartments Phase 2 & 3

4331-4333 S King Dr
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4340 S Lake Park Ave

3853 S Ellis Ave

3428 S King Dr

4400 S Calumet Ave

4530 S Ellis Ave

4151 S Indiana Ave

1038-1042 E 47th St

4243 S Saint Lawrence

4600 S Indiana Ave

3530-3532 S King Dr
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707 E 38th Pl

417-419 E 45th St

4400 S Indiana Ave

860 E Pershing Rd

3810 S Cottage Grove Ave

537-539 E 44th St

4504 S Woodlawn Ave

706 E 38th Pl

3700-3708 S Indiana Ave

430 E 44th St
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Oakland, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $1,000 | $1,623 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $1,150 | $3,238 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,450 | $4,560 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,500 | $5,256 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oakland Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Oakland area of Chicago, IL is found at The Sutherland and is listed at 752 square feet priced from $1,740. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutherland | suthm-1bJ | 752 Sq Ft | $1,740 |
| Lake Meadows Apartments | lakem8-1b1a | 675 Sq Ft | $1,265 |
| Lake Grove Village | 1B | 645 Sq Ft | $1,218 |
| 4611 South Drexel Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | 600 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| 4611 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 500 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| Maple Court | mplc1bCr | 493 Sq Ft | $1,565 |
Cheapest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Oakland of Chicago, IL is the lakem2-1b1c Model starting from $1,150 at Lake Meadows Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $1,408. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Meadows Apartments | lakem2-1b1c | $1,150 |
| Lake Grove Village | 1B | $1,218 |
| 4611 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,450 |
| Maple Court | mplc1bCr | $1,565 |
| The Sutherland | suthm-1bJ | $1,740 |
| 4611 South Drexel Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,795 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Oakland is at Lake Meadows Apartments listed at $1,150.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $1,408.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 752 square feet unit starting from $1,740 at The Sutherland.
What is the average size for Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 800 sq ft.
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