
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, LA from $300 (42 Rentals)
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Chaparral Apartments

Prosper Northgate

Tanglewood Apartments

600 Avenue J

26 Hundred Residences

Magnolia Heights

Parkchester Apartments
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Hermitage Apartments

Pine Highland West Apartments

Green Ridge Apartments

Vineyards at Iowa

French Colony

Walden Apartment Homes

Arbor Hill Senior Apartments

Beau Terre
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Pecan Grove

Nottingham Apartments

Fort Polk

Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted

ERDACE APARTMENTS

Gabriel Villa Apartments

Heatherwood Apartments - Luxury Senior Living

2517 Webster St
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609 18th St

Somerset Apartments

Green Acres Plaza

1133 Texas Ave

8197 US-71

2315 Elliott St

The Sanctuary at Alexandria

The Sanctuary on Enterprise
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119 Colonial Dr

1850 Marshall Frank Dr

100 Hill St

603 E Leonard Ave

820 Raymond St

5537 Downing St

Chateau Joli Apartments

Dogwood Apartments
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Rapides Homes

1032 N Railroad Ave
Oakdale, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $604 | $7,500 |
| Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,118 | $655 | $1,700 |
| Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $725 | $2,020 |
| Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $895 | $2,055 |
| Oakdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $1,200 | $1,225 |
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Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakdale, LA is a Studio unit found at Chaparral Apartments priced from $604. Prosper Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $604 |
| Prosper Northgate | NG 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| Hermitage Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Green Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $765 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Walden Apartment Homes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| French Colony | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, LA and Nearby
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $0.89 price per square foot Office/Storage Space Model at Muller's Lofts in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $1,043 with a $0.95 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muller's Lofts | Office/Storage Space | Studio , | $0.89 |
| Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Walden Apartment Homes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Bayou Oaks | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Arbor Hill Senior Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Green Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Hermitage Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 Chaparral Apartments listed at $604.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakdale Apartment is $655 at Chaparral 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 $735 at Chaparral Apartments.
What is the most affordable Oakdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oakdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prosper Northgate and starts from $895.
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