Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NE from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Leisure Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Apartments

825 E 6th StWayne, NE 68787
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Bluestem Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem Apartments

3680 Big Bluestem RdFremont, NE 68025
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Elkhorn Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elkhorn Station

2606 N Main StElkhorn, NE 68022
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Oakland, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, NE is a Studio unit found at Dana Village priced from $536. WinnaVegas Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dana VillageS3Studio,1BA$536
WinnaVegas VillasEfficiencyStudio,1BA$660
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Prospect Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Woodland ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NE and Nearby

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Villas At The Pines in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lynbrook Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,456 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn 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.
Villas At The Pines2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Lynbrook Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Prairie Park Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Fremont Commons2 Bedroom Adjacent - 3rd Floor2BR,2BA$1.43
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.43
Fountain SpringsBirch1BR,1BA$1.19
Conestoga CrossingTWO BEDROOM FLOORPLAN2BR,2BA$1.26
Dana VillageS1BStudio ,1BA$0.79
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
WinnaVegas VillasEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland is at Dana Village listed at $536.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $561 at Dana Village.

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 $875 at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus and starts from $1,475.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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