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3188 Sashabaw Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3188 Sashabaw Rd

3188 Sashabaw RdWaterford, MI 48329
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Pine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Apartments

64 Spokane DrPontiac, MI 48341
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

3058 Dixie HwyWaterford, MI 48328
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Lakeland Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeland Place

2700 Elizabeth Lake RdWaterford, MI 48328
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Oakland, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Adams Lake Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $750. Colony Hill Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Juniper1BR,1BA$895
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Rivers Edge ApartmentsLunariaStudio,1BA$910
Waterford Square1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Arlington1BR,1BA$939
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Woodlake Hills1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI and Nearby

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2B15BTH1 Model at Elizabeth Lake Estates in the in the Forestbrook neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Danbrook Model at Briarwood Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.35 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.
Elizabeth Lake Estates2B15BTH12BR,1.5BA$1.32
Briarwood ApartmentsDanbrook2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
The Crossing at Auburn Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Laketree2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,1BA$1.19
Ashton PinesDouglas2BR,1BA$1.19
Woodlake Hills2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $750 at Adams Lake 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 $850 at Adams Lake Apartments.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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