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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 $896. 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$896
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Ashton PinesAustrian1BR,1BA$905
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2B15BTH2 Model at Elizabeth Lake Estates in the in the Forestbrook neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Elm Model at Cherokee Hills Apartments starting at $1,210 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Seminole Hills 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.
Elizabeth Lake Estates2B15BTH22BR,1.5BA$1.16
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Briarwood ApartmentsDanbrook2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Lancaster LakesAshbury D 2nd Floor With Fireplace and Den1BR,1BA$1.43
Ashton PinesSpruce2BR,1BA$1.35
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.22
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$1.18
Laketree1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,100. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $950 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland ranges from $950 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,821.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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