
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oil City, LA from $500 (38 Rentals)
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Lifestyle on Golf Links

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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Lifestyle at Lakeshore

Ashton Pines

Country Crossing Apartments

Summer Pointe Apartments

The View Tower

Nantucket Harbor

Tallow Wood Apartments

Bayou Grande

Chaparral Apartments
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Greenacres Village

Vieux Carre' Apartments

Uneeda Biscuit Lofts

Cross Lake Apartments

Preston Place

The Standard Downtown Lofts

Willow Park Apartments

Village at Westlake

Jefferson Apartments
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509 Alabama Ave SE

557 Merrick St

Lakefront Apartments

111 Freestate Blvd

3323 Darien St

1612 Hill St

715 Boulevard St

3073 Gorton Rd

6308 Frondosa Dr
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3940 Wallace Ave

1250 Hawkins St
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 | $959 | $550 | $1,647 |
| Oil City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $695 | $1,875 |
| Oil City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $900 | $2,030 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Towers at Cross Lake | Cove Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Lifestyle at Lakeshore | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Lakefront Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Ashton Pines | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oil City, LA and Nearby
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oil City area is the $0.92 price per square foot Townhouse- Lake View Model at Cross Lake Apartments in the in the Mooretown and Hollywood Heights neighborhood starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Oil City apartment is the 4 Bedroom Unit Model at Willow Park Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Eastwood 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- Lake View | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
| Willow Park Apartments | 4 Bedroom Unit | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Riverdale | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Bayou Grande | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Towers at Cross Lake | Cove Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 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 |
| 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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