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
$1,786 - $4,586
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

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. Kings Gate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1,500
The Elle on LockwoodOakStudio,1BA$1,799
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsPenn Central2BR,2BA$2,373

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.81 price per square foot Penn Central Model at Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $2,373. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the King Model at Kings Gate starting at $1,500 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.
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsPenn Central2BR,2BA$1.81
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1.50
The Elle on LockwoodOakStudio ,1BA$3.69
The Villages at General GrantHadleigh Efficiency1BR,1BA$2.11

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 $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 $1,265 at The Villages at General Grant.

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