
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (13 Rentals)
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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 |
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Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $1,050 | $2,048 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $1,100 | $2,748 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $1,300 | $3,026 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,485 | $5,110 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $1,995 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oakland Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Lake Meadows Apartments priced from $1,050. Lake Grove Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lake Meadows Apartments | lakem6-0b1c | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Lake Grove Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue | 4455-0bA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Sutherland | suthm-0bD | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Maple Court | mplc1bBr | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IL
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.92 price per square foot 4552 S Evans Ave Model at 4552 S Evans Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Armour Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 4241 S Langley Ave Model at 4241 S Langley Ave, Unit Floor 2 starting at $2,499 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Armour Square 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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4552 S Evans Ave, Unit 1 | 4552 S Evans Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
4241 S Langley Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 4241 S Langley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
925 East 46th Street | 925ea2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Lake Grove Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue | 4455-0bA | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
Maple Court | mplc1bBr | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Lake Meadows Apartments | lakem8-0b1a_b | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
The Sutherland | suthm-0bA | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
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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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Lake Grove Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,500.
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 12 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 $152 which is $2,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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