Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, KY from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Willow Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments

1029 Shive LnBowling Green, KY 42103
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson's Landing

1015 Shive LnBowling Green, KY 42103
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, KY is a Studio unit found at Western Green in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $685. River Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$685
River Woods Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
River ValleyOne Bed - Medium1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, KY and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $0.91 price per square foot The Kingston Model at The Adler Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,139. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the The Driver Model at Fairways at Hartland starting at $1,214 with a $1.01 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.
The Adler Apartment HomesThe Kingston2BR,2.5BA$0.91
Fairways at HartlandThe Driver3BR,2BA$1.01
Cave Mill ApartmentsMeremac2BR,2BA$1.04
5850 Otte Ct2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Crown, The2x22BR,2BA$0.66
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Royal Arms of Bowling Green1x11BR,1BA$1.07
Bel AirThe Crescent1BR,1BA$1.15
River Woods Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.97

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Getting Around Oakland, KY

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Western Green listed at $685.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $695 at River Woods 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 $775 at River Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Woods Apartments and starts from $1,045.

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