Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (16 Rentals)

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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B
$925
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

28 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand Central Lofts
$950 - $1,850
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Grand Central Lofts

100 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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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Grand City Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand 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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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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43 Lafayette Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Freyling Mendels Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Freyling Mendels ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style D1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2Bed 2Bath Style I Model at 234 Market Apartments in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 03 Style - 2 Bedroom Model at The Gallery starting at $1,915 with a $1.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
234 Market Apartments2Bed 2Bath Style I2BR,2BA$1.82
The Gallery03 Style - 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.79
618 Veto St NW618 Veto St NW4BR,1BA$1.78
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.96
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
The Globe Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$1.77
The Neighborhood at EnglewoodEnglewood Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
Freyling Mendels ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.92

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Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #28

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 $1,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?

The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $1,795.

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 11 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 $262 which is $1,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.

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