
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Oakdale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakdale Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $695 | $1,300 |
Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $800 | $1,775 |
Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $699 | $3,159 |
Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $749 | $2,442 |
Oakdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $729 | $2,916 |
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Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakdale, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio Gold | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
Knollridge Garden Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
1453-1458 Eastview Dr | 1453 Eastview | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, IA and Nearby
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.42 price per square foot B Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 26 Redtail Bend - 2 BR / 1 BA Model at Woodridge Estates starting at $1,415 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Coralview Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Hawthorne | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Woodridge Estates | 26 Redtail Bend - 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
965 Flats | A4 +Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
1453-1458 Eastview Dr | 1453 Eastview | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Aster Village | 1 Bedroom Style A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
The New York | 1 BRL B | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
Knollridge Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Aspire at West Campus | 1x1 Hancher - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakdale Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment is $800 at Lakewood Hills 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 $699 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the most affordable Oakdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oakdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hawthorne and starts from $1,700.
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