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Muse Bowling Green
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$797 - $1,257
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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The Emerson
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$948 - $2,449
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The Emerson

2426 Thoroughbred DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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Kingston Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Heights

491 Kelly RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Cherry Farms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Farms

268 Cherry Farm LnBowling Green, KY 42103

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Triton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Triton

173 Traditions BlvdBowling Green, KY 42103
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Oakland, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, KY is a 4 Beds unit found at Registry at Bowling Green in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $475. CEDARGATE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Registry at Bowling Green4X44BR,4BA$475
CEDARGATE APARTMENTSStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$645
River Valley Apartments1bd/1ba small w/carpet - Second Floor1BR,1BA$645
Willow Creek ApartmentsEfficiency/StudioStudio,1BA$685
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - 1/1 - First Floor WSG Addtl1BR,1BA$700
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$749
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Royal Arms of Bowling Green2x12BR,1BA$799
Otte Center1/11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, KY and Nearby

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.02 price per square foot Fairview Gables - 2/2.5 TH W+D Addtl Model at Fairview Gables in the in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 4BR/4.0BA Model at The Crown starting at $440 with a $0.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Bowling Green 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.
Fairview GablesFairview Gables - 2/2.5 TH W+D Addtl2BR,2.5BA$1.02
The Crown4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$0.31
Cumberland Trace Village ApartmentsMoore2BR,2BA$0.98
Royal Arms of Bowling Green3x23BR,2BA$1.00
The Ariel - Beautifully Renovated!Large 2 Bedroom with Den2BR,3BA$1.01
Cave Mill ApartmentsMeremac2BR,2BA$1.04
Ashton Parc2 Bedroom. 2 Full Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.96
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Midtown at WKUHazelton II2BR,2BA$0.92
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - 1/1 - First Floor WSG Addtl1BR,1BA$0.98

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 CEDARGATE APARTMENTS listed at $645.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $645 at River Valley Apartments.

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 $799 at Royal Arms of Bowling Green.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ariel - Beautifully Renovated! and starts from $1,199.

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