Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NJ from $600 (10 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Choctaw

25 E Allendale RdSaddle River, NJ 07458
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15 Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Broad St

15 Broad StPompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lindvale Gardens in the Ramapo Cirque neighborhood priced from $1,800. Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes in the Ramapo Cirque neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lindvale Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,949
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, NJ and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.67 price per square foot 30 Park St Model at 30 Park St, Unit 2 in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Berdan Court starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Preakness 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.
30 Park St, Unit 230 Park St2BR,1BA$1.67
Berdan Court2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.63
Lindvale Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Hawthorne SquareAshton2BR,2BA$3.11
The VIEW at Wanaque2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.53
Haledon Estates ApartmentsGarden Two Bedroom w/Den2BR,1BA$2.84
Oak Manor Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 880 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$3.07
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$2.47
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$2.79

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Getting Around Oakland, NJ

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,800 at Lindvale 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 $1,960 at Mountain Top Estates.

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