Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (28 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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101 South Division Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

101 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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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Grand City Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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123 Division Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Division Ave S

123 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 Paris
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Eastgate Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Village

1624 Hutchinson AveGrand Rapids, MI 49506
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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 Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE priced from $750. 234 Market Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,090
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Venue Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,208
Viewpointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,235
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,249
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Waters House Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255
The Norwood ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Viewpointe Apartments starting at $1,235 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Ridgemoor 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.
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Viewpointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.95
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Neighborhood at EnglewoodEnglewood 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Freyling Mendels Apartments1bed/1bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.88
The Globe Apartments1x1d1BR,1BA$1.81
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #23

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?

The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $3,500.

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 10 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 $175 which is $3,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.

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