
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $1,049 (45 Rentals)


704 McMakin St

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318 Angier Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $950 | $4,127 |
| Oakwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $875 | $6,450 |
Oakwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $1,049 | $8,104 |
| Oakwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $1,129 | $7,908 |
| Oakwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $899 | $1,624 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakwood, Raleigh, NC
Ranked #17
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakwood is under $1,106.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Trails Corner Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $3,004.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakwood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Oakwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakwood?
Cheap apartments in Oakwood have an average cost of $714 which is $2,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.
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