
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, TX from $600 (47 Rentals)
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Bailey Square

Lancaster Living Apartments

Pinnacle Pointe Apartments

Victoria Trails

Silvermine

Parkside Apartments

Greenbriar Apartment Homes

The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek
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Sunrise Apartment Homes

The Whittington Apartments

Oak Forest

Arbors of Bastrop

Brenham Oaks

Settlement Estates

Shade Tree Apartment Homes

Point Royale

The Landing Apartments
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The Dakota

The Reserve

Harvest Moon Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community

Hunters Crossing

North Park Apartments

Walnut Ridge Apartments

The Preserve at Hunters Crossing
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The Lodge at Lost Pines Apartments

Aria Victoria

Vail Apartments

The Retreat at Sealy

Avendale at The Colony

Golden Oaks Apartments

Oak Haven Apartments

River Bend Apartments

1541 W Austin
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The Colony Luxury Apartments

Whispering Oaks Apartment Homes Sealy

105 Macaw Ave

204 Northpointe Ave

213 N Brazos St

Whispering Oaks Apartment Homes El Campo

205 2nd Ave

121 Ave G

105 Hummingbird Ave
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1504 Watterson Rd

319 N Hunt St
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 | $1,346 | $600 | $2,188 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $830 | $2,313 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $813 | $2,522 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,034 | $2,549 |
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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. Lancaster Living 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 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Pinnacle Pointe Apartments | Blanco | 2BR,2BA | $705 |
| Silvermine | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Sunrise Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| The Whittington Apartments | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Oak Forest | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Colony Luxury Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, TX and Nearby
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 bedroom Townhome Model at River Oaks Apartments in the starting from $1,095. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Apartments | 2 bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Shade Tree Apartment Homes | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Pinnacle Pointe Apartments | Blanco | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Brenham Oaks | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Greenbriar Apartment Homes | 2Bp2L | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Sunrise Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Victoria Trails | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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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 Pinnacle Pointe Apartments and starts from $813.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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