
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, LA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

600 Avenue J

26 Hundred Residences

Magnolia Heights

La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Haltere at Lake Charles

The Reserve at Power Place

Le Jolliet

Prosper Northgate
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Fort Polk

Vineyards at Iowa

The Halston Apartments

Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted

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Pecan Acres

Parkway Commons

Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ Community

Beau Chene Lake Charles

Timber Ridge Apartment Homes
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Sycamore Point Apartment Homes

Muller's Lofts

Gabriel Villa Apartments

Heatherwood Apartments - Luxury Senior Living

Somerset Apartments

Green Acres Plaza

Laurel Oak Village

2701 Cline St

Bayberry

Celeste
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Chandler

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

2709 Cline St

Satsuma Village

174 Gilman Hall Rd

1850 Marshall Frank Dr

311 June St

1303 LA-26

603 Fall St

3728 E Opelousas St
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Chateau Joli Apartments

Dogwood Apartments

1028 Alamo St

2405 9th St

2465 Hwy 397

110 Mona Edward St

1416 Camelia Dr

910 Fall St

311 N Division St

616 E 11th St
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Oberlin, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oberlin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $700 | $7,500 |
| Oberlin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $625 | $1,953 |
| Oberlin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $749 | $2,475 |
| Oberlin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $830 | $2,237 |
| Oberlin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $1,021 | $1,890 |
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Cheapest Available Oberlin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oberlin, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 600 Avenue J priced from $689. Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oberlin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| Laurel Oak Village | lo11C | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Haltere at Lake Charles | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Celeste | Ce11AdC | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Reserve at Power Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Prosper Northgate | NG 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, LA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oberlin area is the $0.89 price per square foot Office/Storage Space Model at Muller's Lofts in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Oberlin apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $1,043 with a $0.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oberlin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muller's Lofts | Office/Storage Space | Studio , | $0.89 |
| Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Prosper Northgate | NG 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The Reserve at Power Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Haltere at Lake Charles | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oberlin Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oberlin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oberlin Apartment is $689 at 600 Avenue J.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oberlin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oberlin is starting from $775 at Prosper Northgate.
What is the most affordable Oberlin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oberlin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vineyards at Iowa and starts from $997.
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