
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Oil City, LA from $300 (45 Rentals)
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HIDDEN COVE

Pelican Gardens

United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments

Villa Del Lago Apartments

Riverdale

Windsor Housing

Westwood Village Apartments

Towers at Cross Lake
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Ashton Pines

The View Tower

Nantucket Harbor

Lifestyle at Lakeshore

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Tallow Wood Apartments

Preston Place

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Uneeda Biscuit Lofts

Greenacres Village

Cross Lake Apartments

Willow Park

LaCrosse of Bossier
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North Pointe

3612 Michigan Blvd

3420 Darien St

Jefferson Apartments

649 Merrick St

509 Alabama Ave SE

557 Merrick St

Lakefront Apartments

111 Freestate Blvd
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749 Navaho Trail

1612 Hill St

4122 Cherokee St

120 N Front St

3323 Darien St

218-228 N Market St

3940 Wallace Ave

1518 Viosca St

4632-466L 6L Westwood Park Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oil City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Studio Apartments | $789 | $290 | $1,246 |
| Oil City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $550 | $1,828 |
| Oil City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $695 | $1,875 |
| Oil City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $940 | $2,121 |
| Oil City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,101 | $1,054 | $1,200 |
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Cheapest Available Oil City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oil City, LA is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Bossier City in the Eastwood neighborhood priced from $290. HIDDEN COVE in the W Outlying Caddo Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oil City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Bossier City | Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $290 |
| HIDDEN COVE | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| 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 |
| Windsor Housing | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| Lifestyle on Golf Links | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Lakefront Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Country Crossing Apartments | Oakwood | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oil City, LA and Nearby
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oil City area is the $0.72 price per square foot Pointe Manor Model at Towers at Cross Lake in the in the Mooretown and Hollywood Heights neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Oil City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lifestyle at Lakeshore starting at $900 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Westwood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers at Cross Lake | Pointe Manor | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Lifestyle at Lakeshore | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Westwood Village Apartments | Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Cross Lake Apartments | Townhouse - Pond View | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
| Bayou Grande | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 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 |
| Siegel Select Bossier City | Studio Deluxe | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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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 Siegel Select Bossier City listed at $290.
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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