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1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102

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Oakland, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $700. Regency Villa of Atlantic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$700
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$800
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$800
Cottonwood Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$830
Jones13PlatteStudio,1BA$831
Dahlman Flats1319 S 9th St. Unit 305Studio,1BA$855
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$871
NoDoBillyStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IA and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Nove Lofts in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,500 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nove Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.67
CopperCreek2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.26
Old Market Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$1.30
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Oakland, IA

Ranked #141

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Oakland, IA

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland is at Jones13 listed at $831.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $775 at Regency Villa of Atlantic.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is starting from $700 at Westwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,050.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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