Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD from $400 (30 Rentals)

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300 Union St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Union St

300 Union StPoint Marion, PA 15474
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Braddock''s Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braddock''s Greene

100 Braddock StFrostburg, MD 21532
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176 Main St

GrantsvilleMD21536
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Magnolia Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Greene

13000 Winchester RdLavale, MD 21502

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Alpine Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Village

500 Shaffer StTerra Alta, WV 26764
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Greene Gables
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Gables

7047 Greene Gables DrRidgeley, WV 26753
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McLane Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McLane Apartments

701 McLane AveMorgantown, WV 26505
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Maplewood Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Gardens

229 Maple AvenueMoorefield, WV 26836
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Oakland, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at 300 Union St priced from $400. Apartments on Grant | Student Housing in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
300 Union StOne Bed1BR,1BA$400
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$600
Bayberry Place1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$664
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Marjorie Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$685
15 Beechurst Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Pine Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Cedarstone ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$750
Woodline Properties1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Metro Towers1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MD and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $0.34 price per square foot C1 Model at Northside Hills in the starting from $499. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Blackburn Building | Student Apartments starting at $565 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Downtown Morgantown 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.
Northside HillsC13BR,3BA$0.34
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
300 Union StOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.42
Bayberry Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$0.89
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Greene Gables2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
The Lofts (WV)B12BR,2BA$0.83
West Run2X2P2BR,2BA$0.77
The Delta2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.75
Courtyard West2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73

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Getting Around Oakland, MD

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31 / 100

Car-Dependent

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20 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $400 at 300 Union St.

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 $600 at Apartments on Grant | Student Housing.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Glen I and starts from $995.

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