Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Gardens Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (13 Rentals)
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Oakland Station Senior

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Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Gardens Studio Apartments | $2,452 | $1,725 | $2,831 |
Columbia Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $767 | $3,522 |
Columbia Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $1,495 | $4,998 |
Columbia Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,789 | $2,247 | $5,292 |
Columbia Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Gardens area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland Station Senior priced from $995. San Leandro Racquet Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable Columbia Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakland Station Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Preda Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (600) | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Metro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Gardens, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Gardens area is the $2.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bel Mark Apartments in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Columbia Gardens apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 150 Haas Avenue starting at $2,245 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Bancroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bel Mark Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
150 Haas Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Linvale Townhomes | Marina | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Oakland Station Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
2450 Truman Ave, Unit c | 2450 Truman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
GATEWAY APARTMENTS | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Preda Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (600) | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Gardens, Oakland, CA
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy
Madison Park Academy 6-12
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Best Local Schools in Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy
Madison Park Academy 6-12
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Columbia Gardens Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Gardens is under $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Gardens is Oakland Station Senior which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Columbia Gardens costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Gardens?
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 48 regular apartments in Columbia Gardens 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 Columbia Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Columbia Gardens have an average cost of $421 which is $3,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Gardens.
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