
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Oakwood, IL from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Waterview Estates

The Verander

Golfview Village

Prairie Green Apartment Homes

Urbana Estates

Townway Place

2008 S Vawter St

Brunswick Apartments
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The Grove

Philo Estates Apartments

Element on Main

Town & Country Apartments

1124 N Walnut St

130 N Franklin St

1307 Lape St

630 South St

1206.5 Robinson St
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104 E Center St

2403 E Main St

5 Grace St

210 E Walnut St

705 W Elm St

629 Commercial St

302 W Locust St

17 Indiana St

Wabash Shore Apartments
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2204 Alpha Dr

Michigan East - Campus Property Management

1224 E Williams St

1135 N Jackson St

300 Vaught St

619 Harmon St

625.5 Commercial St

1206 Robinson St

708 Harmon St
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21 S Beard St

1212 Robinson St

106 N gregory

503 N Franklin St

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St

18 Indiana St

218 Tennessee Ave

907 Moore St

1213 Giddings St
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1204 Giddings St

917 E Seminary St

413 N Beard St
Oakwood, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Studio Apartments | $997 | $525 | $1,359 |
| Oakwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $717 | $1,659 |
| Oakwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $709 | $2,167 |
| Oakwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $655 | $2,350 |
| Oakwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $529 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakwood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wabash Shore Apartments priced from $699. Brookhaven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $717. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Shore Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Brookhaven | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $717 |
| Waterview Estates | 1x1Waterview Estates | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| The Verander | 1Br | 1BR,1BA | $732 |
| 2008 S Vawter St | 4 Beds | 4BR,2BA | $800 |
| Townway Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Grove | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $816 |
| Prairie Green Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Town & Country Apartments | Brentwood | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, IL and Nearby
As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.57 price per square foot 3x3 Model at The Linc Apartments in the starting from $655. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Sm Apt Model at Devonshire Village starting at $1,206 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linc Apartments | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 |
| Devonshire Village | 2 Bed 2 Bath Sm Apt | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 2008 S Vawter St | 3 Beds | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Campus Oaks | Floorplan A - Price per person | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| University Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Prairie Green Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Element on Main | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Waterview Estates | 1x1Waterview Estates | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Atrium | Single (shared common area) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakwood Apartment is $699 at Wabash Shore Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakwood is starting from $800 at Brookhaven.
What is the most affordable Oakwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oakwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Urbana Estates and starts from $1,000.
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