Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $600 (18 Rentals)

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514 Mariedale Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 Mariedale Dr

514 Mariedale DrSt. Louis, MO 63122

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2 E Allison Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 E Allison Ave

2 E Allison AveSt. Louis, MO 63119
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The James
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$1,786 - $4,586
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The James

416 N Kirkwood RdKirkwood, MO 63122
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Pacific Place
Studio Apartments

Pacific Place

45 Old Orchard AveWebster Groves, MO 63119
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2702 Mary Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2702 Mary Ave

2702 Mary AveBrentwood, MO 63144
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106 W Monroe Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

106 W Monroe Ave

106 W Monroe AveKirkwood, MO 63122
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212 Monclay Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

212 Monclay Pl

212 Monclay PlKirkwood, MO 63122
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Life Skills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Life Skills

365 S Fillmore AveKirkwood, MO 63122
Senior Living

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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 $795. Kirkwood Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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$795
Kirkwood Forest1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Stanford Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,132
Monte Carlo ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,170
SouthwoodsAlexander2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.50 price per square foot King Model at Kings Gate in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the B7-Den Model at The James starting at $2,997 with a $3.21 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.
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1.50
The JamesB7-Den1BR,1BA$3.21
SouthwoodsAlexander2BR,1BA$1.44
Monte Carlo ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Stanford Place1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1.65
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsKirkwood Caboose w/St1BR,1BA$2.24
Kirkwood Forest1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
The Elle on LockwoodOakStudio ,1BA$3.73
The Villages at General GrantHadleigh Efficiency1BR,1BA$2.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland is at The James listed at $1,806.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $795 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 $1,132 at Stanford Place.

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