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4108 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60653
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1061 E 41st PlzChicago, IL 60653
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4451-59-4459 S Greenwood AveChicago, IL 60653
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Williams Apartments
445 E 42nd StChicago, IL 60653
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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 | $1,205 | $1,035 | $1,559 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $1,185 | $1,950 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,451 | $3,800 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,720 | $8,285 |
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Coleman Place At Legends South priced from $170. Lake Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Place At Legends South | The Wells | 4BR,2BA | $170 |
| Lake Meadows Apartments | lakem7-0b1b | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| 4700 Lake Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| Lake Grove Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,218 |
| The Sutherland | suthm-0bC | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Maple Court | mplc1bc | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| 1030 E 47th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Woodland Park By The Lake | The Lakeshore | 2BR,2BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IL
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Celebration Apartments in the in the Armour Square neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3S Model at 3610 S Ellis Ave starting at $2,600 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Douglas 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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| Celebration Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| 3610 S Ellis Ave | 3S | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 4111 S Indiana Ave, Unit Unit #2 | 4111 S Indiana Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Woodland Park By The Lake | The Harbor | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 1030 E 47th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 4010 S Calumet Ave, Unit 1D | 4010 S Calumet Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Coleman Place At Legends South | The Burnham | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 4011 S Calumet Ave, Unit G | 4011 S Calumet Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Lake Grove Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 4700 Lake Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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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 $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $914, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,950.
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 147 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 $1,231 which is $1,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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