Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (16 Rentals)

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8407 General Grant Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

8407 General Grant Ln

8407 General Grant LnSt. Louis, MO 63123
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51 Heather Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

51 Heather Dr

51 Heather DrSt. Louis, MO 63123
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Forest View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View

9420 Mary Glen DrSt. Louis, MO 63126

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Townhomes at Stonecrest
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Townhomes at Stonecrest

1220 Stonecrest PlKirkwood, MO 63122
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Mariedale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariedale

516 Mariedale DrKirkwood, MO 63122

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages at General Grant priced from $860. Southwoods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages at General GrantHadleigh Efficiency1BR,1BA$860
SouthwoodsLee1BR,1BA$999
Glen Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Kirkwood Forest1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Oakwood Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Oakwood Apartments in the in the Old Webster neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Kirkwood Forest starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Glendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakwood Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Kirkwood Forest2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsConnecticut Crossing1BR,1BA$2.17
SouthwoodsLee1BR,1BA$1.43
Glen Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
The Elle on LockwoodOakStudio ,1BA$3.23
The Villages at General GrantHadleigh Efficiency1BR,1BA$2.28

Getting Around the Oakland Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $860 at The Villages at General Grant.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is starting from $1,300 at Oakwood Apartments.

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