
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (15 Rentals)
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Forest Isle

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oak Park Studio Apartments | $761 | $750 | $900 |
Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $750 | $1,429 |
Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $950 | $1,592 |
Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,155 | $1,866 |
Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,900 | $2,034 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Park Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Whispering Palms priced from $699. Forest Isle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Oak Park apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Whispering Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Forest Isle | 'B' - Very Nice 1 Br/1Bath Layout | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Cypress Acres | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, LA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $1.07 price per square foot 4321 Joycelyn Dr Model at 4321 Joycelyn Dr, Unit 4321 Joycelyn Drive in the in the Old Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) Model at Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing starting at $1,434 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Behrman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4321 Joycelyn Dr, Unit 4321 Joycelyn Drive | 4321 Joycelyn Dr | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Cypress Acres | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Mayfair Apartment Homes | The Kenny | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
1938 Pace Blvd, Unit 1938 | 1938 Pace Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Gates of Oakwood | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Forest Isle | 'B' - Very Nice 1 Br/1Bath Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Whispering Palms | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Park is under $1,434.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Park?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Park is Forest Isle which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Oak Park costs $1,967.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Park?
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 1 regular apartments in Oak Park 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 Oak Park?
Cheap apartments in Oak Park have an average cost of $286 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Park.
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