
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, RI from $800 (52 Rentals)
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Oak Woods Apartments

Residences at Woodlawn

Westwood Manor

Hayward Landing

Shorewood Apartments

Bainbridge Apartment Homes

Moore Mill Lofts

Strive Lofts

The Village Lofts
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Greystone Lofts

US Rubber Lofts

Lofts at Lyman Mill

Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community

Lofts at Pocasset Mill

Rising Sun Mills

Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments

Admiral Apartments

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The Groves at Milford

310 Thompson Road LLC
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Residences at Slatersville Mill

Oak Ridge Village

Washington Hill Apartments

Cumberland Crossing

ReNew North Providence

The Club at Dowling Village

Quarry Stone Apartments

595 Mineral Spring Ave

River Lofts at Ashton Mill in the desirable Cumberland, RI!

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Charles Bellingham
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Highland Hills

The Ledges at Johnston

Brookside Village

23 Sunnyside Ave

Mineral Spring Gardens

Millrace District Apartments

1267-UNIT Thompson Rd

56 Hamlet Ave

Hillside Terrace Apartments

962 Atwells Ave
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17 Wysocki Dr

3 Centennial Ct

Scituate Commons

149 Border St

7 Grover St

300 Smithfield Rd

200 Manville Hill Rd

The Belmore

15 Higgins St

Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill
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Oakland, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,838 | $1,660 | $2,055 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,132 | $3,089 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,550 | $3,969 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,252 | $2,635 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Woods Apartments in the 495 South neighborhood priced from $1,432. Residences at Woodlawn in the Downcity neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Woods Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,432 |
| Residences at Woodlawn | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Bainbridge Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Village Lofts | V0x1E | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Westwood Manor | 2A-R | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Belmore | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments | 520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath ) | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 310 Thompson Road LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, RI and Nearby
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $2.24 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Hayward Landing in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Townhome (B) Model at Shorewood Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Outer Downcity East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Landing | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Shorewood Apartments | Townhome (B) | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| 310 Thompson Road LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 595 Mineral Spring Ave | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Brookside Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Greystone Lofts | G-0x1H | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Village Lofts | V0x1C | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| Bainbridge Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Residences at Woodlawn | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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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 The Village Lofts listed at $1,725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $1,432 at Oak Woods 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 $1,750 at Westwood Manor.
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