Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (79 Rentals)

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property at 1966 Burton St SE

$1,125 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1966 Burton St SE

Grand RapidsMI49506

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Oakdale - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Grand Rapids by our Local Expert Mike Heuer. See how it ranks!

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Check Out Grand Rapids’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakdale area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at 234 Market Apartments priced from $1,070. Grand Central Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,070
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
The Neighborhood at EnglewoodE 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1,240
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,249
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Southtown Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 493311BR,1BA$1,275
Heritage Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.20 price per square foot 832 Wealthy St SE Model at 832 Wealthy St SE, Unit 832 #A in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
832 Wealthy St SE, Unit 832 #A832 Wealthy St SE2BR,2BA$1.20
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
1624 Sherman St SE, Unit Lower1624 Sherman St SE2BR,1BA$1.50
44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath44 Portsmouth Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.21
618 Veto St NW618 Veto St NW4BR,1BA$1.78
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
Hopson FlatsGrand2BR,1BA$0.89
127 Paddock Ave SE127 Paddock Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.72
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54

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Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Oakdale, Grand Rapids, and the greater Grand Rapids area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakdale is under $1,294.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?

The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is Kabo Flats which is listed at $440, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakdale?

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 16 regular apartments in Oakdale 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 Oakdale?

Cheap apartments in Oakdale have an average cost of $356 which is $1,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.