
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (14 Rentals)
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Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakdale Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $875 | $1,835 |
Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $895 | $2,700 |
Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,149 | $2,625 |
Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,250 | $2,800 |
Oakdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $2,000 | $3,215 |
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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 Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $1,075. 549 Logan St SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.31 price per square foot 726 Lake Dr SE Model at 726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats starting at $740 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B | 726 Lake Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
The 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
607 Fulton St E | Four Bed | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
113 Packard Ave SE, Unit Apt 2 | 113 Packard Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakdale, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI
Mulick Park Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Oakdale Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,271.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?
The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $2,000.
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 $585 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.
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