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Residences at Choctaw
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Choctaw

25 E Allendale RdSaddle River, NJ 07458
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Pompton Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pompton Lakes

15 Broad StPompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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139 Royal
1 Bedroom Apartments

139 Royal

139 RoyalHawthorne, NJ 07506

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Oakland, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brooklawn Gardens in the Preakness neighborhood priced from $1,720. 35 McKinley in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,720
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$1,799
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$1,850
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,949
Waterfall Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Mountain Top Estates2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,000
Tudor Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Pompton Hills1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,195
Ramapo Gardens3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NJ and Nearby

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.78 price per square foot $2.66/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar Model at The Commons in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the $2.08/sq.ft. - The Avon Model at Kinnelon Ridge starting at $2,710 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Grandview at Kinnelon 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 Commons$2.66/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar2BR,2BA$1.78
Kinnelon Ridge$2.08/sq.ft. - The Avon2BR,2BA$2.19
Lindvale Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.52
Brooklawn Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
The VIEW at Wanaque2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$2.80
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.59
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Ramapo Gardens3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$2.64
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$2.65

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,720 at Brooklawn Gardens.

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 $2,000 at Mountain Top Estates.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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