
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Oil City, LA from $550 (43 Rentals)
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Lifestyle on Golf Links

Pelican Gardens

United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments

Riverdale

Lakefront Apartments

Villa Del Lago Apartments

Westwood Village Apartments
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Towers at Cross Lake

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Summer Pointe Apartments

Ashton Pines

Windsor Housing

The View Tower

Grand Oaks Apartment Homes

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Lighthouse House on Euclid
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Nantucket Harbor

Lifestyle at Lakeshore

Chaparral Apartments

Preston Place

Bayou Grande

Uneeda Biscuit Lofts

Cross Lake Apartments

Greenacres Village
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Tallow Wood Apartments

The Standard Downtown Lofts

2405 Vanceville Rd

LaCrosse of Bossier

North Pointe

Jefferson Apartments

649 Merrick St

509 Alabama Ave SE
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519 Alabama Ave SE

6824 Jefferson Paige Rd

111 Freestate Blvd

749 Navaho Trail

521 Calhoun St

605 Seneca Trail

218-228 N Market St

Vieux Carre' Apartments
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Willow Park

476 N Forest St

3136 Seminole Dr
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 | $1,108 | $823 | $1,467 |
| Oil City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,003 | $550 | $1,667 |
| Oil City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $695 | $1,975 |
| Oil City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $940 | $2,103 |
| Oil City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $1,125 | $1,223 |
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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. Pelican Gardens in the Freestate North Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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 |
| Pelican Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Lakefront Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Villa Del Lago Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Towers at Cross Lake | Harbor Villa | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Country Crossing Apartments | Oakwood | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Ashton Pines | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $816 |
| Summer Pointe Apartments | Sunfish | 1BR,1BA | $816 |
| Windsor Housing | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oil City, LA and Nearby
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oil City area is the $0.91 price per square foot Townhouse - Pond View Model at Cross Lake Apartments in the in the Mooretown and Hollywood Heights neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Oil City apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bayou Grande starting at $1,088 with a $1.03 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lake Apartments | Townhouse - Pond View | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
| Bayou Grande | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Riverdale | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Nantucket Harbor | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Towers at Cross Lake | Harbor Villa | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Lakefront Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Villa Del Lago Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Ashton Pines | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| HIDDEN COVE | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 Lakefront Apartments and starts from $1,020.
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