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property at 116 W 2nd St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 W 2nd St

Oil CityPA16301

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property at 1950 W 1st St

$995

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$995

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1950 W 1st St

Oil CityPA16301

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Cheapest Available Oil City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oil City, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Park Apartments – Clarion's Premier Student & Professional Housing priced from $510. 10891 Perry Hwy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oil City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Park Apartments – Clarion's Premier Student & Professional HousingLimestone - Small Studio Twr 2, refrigerator, s...1BR,1BA$510
10891 Perry HwyStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$550
Golfview Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$570
Drake Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$680
Oak Hill Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$686
The Apartments at LambertonLiberty Vault RetailStudio,$700
Whitestone Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Little Acres Apartments & Townhomes1 Br Garden- Bancon1BR,1BA$740
Brookside Commons1x11BR,1BA$840
Shenango Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oil City, PA and Nearby

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oil City area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Heights at Slippery Rock in the starting from $725. The second greatest value Oil City apartment is the 4 Bed / 1.5 Bathroom Model at Campus Side Apartments starting at $375 with a $0.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oil City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Heights at Slippery Rock2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$0.60
Campus Side Apartments4 Bed / 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$0.33
Lafayette Apartments2/12BR,1BA$0.89
Westgate Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.97
University Village at Slippery Rock (new)2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.72
Bayit Edinboro2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Lakewood Manor2 Bedroom - 2 Bath w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.05
Brookside Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.24
Whitestone Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Golfview Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oil City

What type of rentals are currently available in Oil City?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Oil City, PA with pricing that ranges from $510 to $2,292. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oil City ranging from $700 to $2,867.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oil City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oil City ranges from $700 to $2,867 with an average monthly rent of $1,542.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oil City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oil City range from $746 to $2,292, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $1,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $550.

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