Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (15 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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Anic Groves Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anic Groves Apartments

8717 Watson RdSt. Louis, MO 63119
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mariedale

516 Mariedale DrKirkwood, MO 63122

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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 $970. Glen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages at General GrantCastle Rising1BR,1BA$970
Glen Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Monte Carlo ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,170
Oakwood Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,395
Kirkwood Forest2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, MO

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $2.17 price per square foot Braswell Model at The Elle on Lockwood in the in the Old Webster neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the King Model at Kings Gate starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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.
The Elle on LockwoodBraswell2BR,2BA$2.17
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1.43
Oakwood Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.51
Kirkwood Forest2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
10136 Manchester Rd, Unit B10136 Manchester Rd2BR,1BA$1.36
Monte Carlo ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsNew York Metro1BR,1BA$2.26
Glen Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
The Villages at General GrantBamburgh1BR,1BA$1.72

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 $970 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 $1,170 at Monte Carlo Apartments.

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