
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, NC from $700 (45 Rentals)
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The Haven at Triad Park

Springbrook Apartments

Briarcliffe Apartments

Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Arbor Ridge

7029 West

Park at Oak Ridge

Kensington Place
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Allerton Place

Battleground North

Landon Creek Apartments

Stadler Place

Lake Park Apartments

Hayleigh Village

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The Lofts at New Garden

The Plantation at Pleasant Ridge
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6801 West Apartments

Hawthorne at Horse Pen Creek

The Grove

Keystone at Horse Pen Creek

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Heights at New Garden

New Garden Square

Brigham Ridge Apartments

Revel Greensboro

Hawthorne Northwest
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Davis Gardens Apartments

360 S Cherry St

3517 Old Battleground Rd

8412 Shilling St

522 S Cherry St

Huntsview Apartments

Rise Bridgeview

5661 Hornaday Rd
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7104 W Friendly Ave

520 Michael St

5801 Battery Dr

5729 Bramblegate Rd

110 Oakland Ave

7119 W Friendly Ave

5930 W Friendly Ave

3703 Winborne Ln

6704-G W Friendly Ave
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Oak Ridge, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,005 | $1,005 | $1,005 |
| Oak Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $799 | $1,783 |
| Oak Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $899 | $2,119 |
| Oak Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,346 | $3,082 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Ridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Ridge, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Farmwood Gardens in the Vernon Farms neighborhood priced from $799. Springbrook Apartments in the Vernon Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $898. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Ridge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmwood Gardens | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Springbrook Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| The Haven at Triad Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lindsey Manor | 1x1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $907 |
| Hawthorne at Oak Ridge | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Arbor Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
| 7029 West | Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Kensington Place | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Huntsview Apartments | The Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Battleground North | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, NC and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Ridge area is the $1.21 price per square foot Grandover with Deck-Renovated Model at Allerton Place in the in the Pearman Estates neighborhood starting from $1,469. The second greatest value Oak Ridge apartment is the The Ivey Model at The Lofts at New Garden starting at $1,605 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Madison Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Place | Grandover with Deck-Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| The Lofts at New Garden | The Ivey | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| New Garden Square | The Oaks | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Landon Creek Apartments | Two Bed, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Plantation at Pleasant Ridge | A1 - The Loft - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Briarcliffe Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Stadler Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Park at Oak Ridge | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Haven at Triad Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Farmwood Gardens | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Ridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Ridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Ridge Apartment is $799 at Farmwood Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Ridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Ridge is starting from $899 at The Haven at Triad Park.
What is the most affordable Oak Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oak Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springbrook Apartments and starts from $1,346.
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