
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oil City, LA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Lifestyle on Golf Links

Pelican Gardens

United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments

Westwood Village Apartments

Villa Del Lago Apartments

Riverdale

Willow Park Apartments

Windsor Housing
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Towers at Cross Lake

Lifestyle at Lakeshore

Bayou Grande

Ashton Pines

Country Crossing Apartments

Summer Pointe Apartments

The View Tower

Grand Oaks Apartment Homes

Chaparral Apartments
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Greenacres Village

Tallow Wood Apartments

Preston Place

Vieux Carre' Apartments

The Standard Downtown Lofts

Uneeda Biscuit Lofts

Cross Lake Apartments

420 1/2 Wyche St

Jefferson Apartments
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3140 Judson St

509 Alabama Ave SE

3240 Jackson St

Lakefront Apartments

557 Merrick St

632 Wyandotte St

111 Freestate Blvd

3420 Darien St

3323 Darien St
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4321 Ridgeway Ave

110 Blanchard Mobile Villa Rd

1612 Hill St

1902 Traffic St

715 Boulevard St

546 Dalzell St

745 Tecumseh Trail

400 Edwards St

6308 Frondosa Dr
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749 Tecumseh Trail

8133 Trey Way

3940 Wallace Ave
Oil City, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oil City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Studio Apartments | $1,165 | $823 | $1,321 |
| Oil City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $550 | $1,603 |
| Oil City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $695 | $1,875 |
| Oil City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $940 | $1,995 |
| Oil City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $1,050 | $1,054 |
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Cheapest Available Oil City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oil City, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at HIDDEN COVE in the W Outlying Caddo Parish neighborhood priced from $550. Lifestyle on Golf Links in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oil City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIDDEN COVE | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Lifestyle on Golf Links | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Pelican Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Villa Del Lago Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Riverdale | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Lifestyle at Lakeshore | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Lakefront Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Bayou Grande | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $778 |
| Towers at Cross Lake | Harbor Villa | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oil City, LA and Nearby
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oil City area is the $0.94 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Unit Model at Willow Park Apartments in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Oil City apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bayou Grande starting at $923 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Queensborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oil City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park Apartments | 4 Bedroom Unit | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Bayou Grande | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Vieux Carre' Apartments | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Towers at Cross Lake | Harbor Villa | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Lifestyle at Lakeshore | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Lakefront Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Villa Del Lago Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Riverdale | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Lifestyle on Golf Links | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oil City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oil City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oil City is at The View Tower listed at $823.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oil City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oil City Apartment is $550 at HIDDEN COVE.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oil City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oil City is starting from $695 at HIDDEN COVE.
What is the most affordable Oil City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oil City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lifestyle at Lakeshore and starts from $900.
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