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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 Colony Hill Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $800. Rivers Edge Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$811
Cass Lake Shore ClubA11BR,1BA$880
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Laketree1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1,049
Ashton PinesFrasier2BR,1BA$1,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI and Nearby

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Crossing at Auburn Hills in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Colony Hill Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Forestbrook 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 Crossing at Auburn Hills3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Briarwood ApartmentsCliffside2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
Ashton PinesSpruce2BR,1BA$1.30
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Barrington Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.22
Laketree1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $800 at Colony Hill 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 $900 at Colony Hill Apartments.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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