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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 Burton Square Apartments priced from $975. The Emory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
The Emory0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,117
Eagle Grove ApartmentsGolden1BR,1BA$1,165
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Wealthy & SheldonWealthy StudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,249
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,375
234 Market Apartments1Bed 1Bath Style C1BR,1BA$1,390
Studio Park Towers and LoftsR-121 | Studio| Ionia View | JStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, MI

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1303 Wealthy St SE Model at 1303 Wealthy St SE, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 726 Lake Dr SE Model at 726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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.
1303 Wealthy St SE, Unit Apartment 21303 Wealthy St SE3BR,2BA$1.60
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment726 Lake Dr SE2BR,1BA$1.42
618 Veto St NW, Unit 2618 Veto St NW4BR,1BA$1.73
607 Fulton St EThree Bed3BR,1BA$1.68
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
Hopson FlatsGrand2BR,1BA$1.11
127 Paddock Ave SE127 Paddock Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.72
The Globe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
1027 Benjamin Ave SE, Unit SE Grand Rapids 2-bedroom1027 Benjamin Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.75
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakdale is at The Emory listed at $1,117.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment is $975 at Burton Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakdale is starting from $1,175 at 25 La Belle St SW.

What is the most affordable Oakdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 607 Fulton St E and starts from $1,675.

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