
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Oakdale, IA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Liberty Housing

Park Place

Scotsdale

Emerald Ct

Parkside Manor

808 on 5th

330 Ridgeland Ave

Westgate Villa

Green Meadow Apartments
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The Lundell

River Ridge Place

The Baltic

Willow Ridge Apartments

Penn Street Place

Boardwalk

Village Pointe

The New York

The Hampton at Coral Ridge

5 Lincoln Ave
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Aster Village

965 Flats

Woodridge Estates

Manville Terrace

360 Ridgeland Avenue

1032 Newton Rd

280 S Chestnut St

Oakcrest

Knollridge Garden Apartments

5 Woolf Ave
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1102 21st Ave Pl

245 Beaver Kreek Center

210 S Chestnut St

530 N Dubuque St

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

115 Sugar Creek Ln

145 Sugar Creek Ln

2432 Petsel Pl

2870 Coral Ct

1453-1458 Eastview Dr
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Western Hills

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

2262 Holiday Rd

734 Westwinds Dr

719 Westwinds Dr

728 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

Autumn Ridge

2869 Coral Ct

1701 21st Ave Pl
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $695 | $1,350 |
| Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $845 | $3,127 |
| Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $812 | $3,566 |
| Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $1,225 | $2,000 |
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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 $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Liberty Housing | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Emerald Ct | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1,225 |
| Village Pointe | Village Pointe Income Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Manville Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Penn Street Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, IA and Nearby
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $1.44 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 3 Bdrm Model at Emerald Ct starting at $1,225 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Emerald Ct | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Village Pointe | Village Pointe Income Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Penn Street Place | Corner Windows | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Liberty Housing | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 1x1 Kinnick - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio Gold | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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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 Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment is $845 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 $812 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 Emerald Ct and starts from $1,225.
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