
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Oakland, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Briar Pointe Apartments

Bailey Square

Golden Oaks Apartments

Pinnacle Pointe Apartments

Lancaster Living Apartments

Sunrise Apartment Homes

Victoria Trails

Greenbriar Apartment Homes

The Landing Apartments
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Silvermine

Aria Victoria Apartments

The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek

The Whittington Apartments

Southpark Village

Oak Forest

Magnolia Vista

Brenham Oaks

Parkside Apartments

Arbors of Bastrop
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River Oaks Apartments

Point Royale Apartments

The Dakota

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The Reserve

Harvest Moon Apartments

Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community

The Retreat at Sealy

1104 NE 9th St

The Preserve at Hunters Crossing
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Hunters Crossing

Vail Apartments

The Lodge at Lost Pines Apartments

Settlement Estates

Walnut Ridge Apartments

503 West St

511 St John St

Oak Haven Apartments

River Bend Apartments

800 Travis St
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211 Hunters Ln

Whispering Oaks Apartment Homes Sealy

The Colony Luxury Apartments

213 N Brazos St

204 Northpointe Ave

North Park Apartments

Whispering Oaks Apartment Homes El Campo

205 2nd Ave

502 W Morris St

1126 Seydler St
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Oakland, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $570 | $1,691 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $827 | $2,069 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $800 | $2,277 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,035 | $2,716 |
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Briar Pointe Apartments in the Richmond Rosenberg neighborhood priced from $600. Golden Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Pointe Apartments | Baptisia | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Pinnacle Pointe Apartments | Blanco | 2BR,2BA | $705 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Sunrise Apartment Homes | 3271Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Landing Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Silvermine | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Greenbriar Apartment Homes | 1Bp3L | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Aria Victoria Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, TX and Nearby
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Southpark Village in the in the Caldwell County neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Shade Tree Apartment Homes starting at $1,020 with a $1.05 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpark Village | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Shade Tree Apartment Homes | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Pinnacle Pointe Apartments | Blanco | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Magnolia Vista | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Landing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Sunrise Apartment Homes | 3271Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $600 at Briar Pointe 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 $705 at Pinnacle Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Golden Oaks Apartments and starts from $800.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.