
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, IL (33 Rentals)


Sterling on First

Fields South

Stone Ridge Square

616 S 6th St

The Courtyards @ Prairie Fields

Westport Apartments

Coles Crossing Apartments

Aspen Court

Campus Suites
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Fairlawn Village

Mattoon Towers 62+ and handicapped

Urbana Estates
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Country View Estates

418 S Van Buren St

1050 Walnut St

1613 Lyndhurst W Dr

506 E Elm St

Arthur Ave Apartments

Graduate Student Farmhouse at UIUC

Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St
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1420 6th St

Highland

Michigan East - Campus Property Management
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Studio Apartments | $699 | $699 | $699 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $413 | $1,809 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $518 | $2,600 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $675 | $2,150 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,469 | $1,529 |
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Largest Available Oakland and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, IL is found at The Landing at Legends | Specials Available and is 805 square feet priced from $1,739. Urbana Estates has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 656 square feet and currently listed start at $800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oakland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Legends | Specials Available | The Monaco | 805 Sq Ft | $1,739 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 656 Sq Ft | $800 |
| Campus Suites | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $830 |
| 616 S 6th St | 1/1 | 550 Sq Ft | $729 |
| Mattoon Towers 62+ and handicapped | Rent based on income | 525 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Sterling on First | 1x1 Gold | 470 Sq Ft | $1,280 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 350 Sq Ft | $629 |
Cheapest Available Oakland and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, IL is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model starting from $629 at OldeTowne Apartments . The second most affordable Oakland 1 Bedroom is the 1/1 Model at 616 S 6th St starting at $729 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $1,156. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oakland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| OldeTowne Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $629 |
| 616 S 6th St | 1/1 | $729 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | $800 |
| Campus Suites | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $830 |
| Sterling on First | 1x1 Gold | $1,280 |
| The Landing at Legends | Specials Available | The Monaco | $1,739 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $1,156.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 805 square feet unit starting from $1,739 at The Landing at Legends | Specials Available.
What is the average size for Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 645 sq ft.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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