Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, KY from $400 (51 Rentals)

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property at 501 Vine St

$1,250

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501 Vine St

OaklandKY42159
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Muse Bowling Green
$597 - $1,077
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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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Otte Center
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$825
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$825
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Otte Center

5814 Otte CtBowling Green, KY 42104
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The Emerson
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$983 - $2,327
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$983 - $2,327
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The Emerson

2426 Thoroughbred DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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Viridian Apartments
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$1,120 - $1,723
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$1,120 - $1,723
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Viridian Apartments

389 Plano RdBowling 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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Riverwood Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Flats

109 Riverwood AveBowling Green, KY 42103
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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. River Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
River Valley Apartments1bd/1ba small w/carpet - Second Floor1BR,1BA$645
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
CEDARGATE APARTMENTS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$740
Willow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$740
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Otte Center1/11BR,1BA$825
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - 2/2 - Second Floor WSG Addtl2BR,2BA$830
The EnclaveCumberland1BR,1BA$839
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, KY and Nearby

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.09 price per square foot B4G - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at The Heritage in the starting from $1,443. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the River Woods - 2/2 - Second Floor WSG Addtl Model at River Woods Apartments starting at $830 with a $0.78 price per square foot . 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 HeritageB4G - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - 2/2 - Second Floor WSG Addtl2BR,2BA$0.78
Ewing Point at Mount Victor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
5850 Otte Ct2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Cumberland Trace Village ApartmentsWarren1BR,1BA$1.15
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Midtown at WKUHazelton II2BR,2BA$0.88
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!Two Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.12
Willow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.05

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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

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 $815 at Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Creek Apartments and starts from $999.

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