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

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Hillside Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

8603 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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Preda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Preda Apartments

165 Preda StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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132 Dutton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

132 Dutton AveSan Leandro, CA 94577

Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549
Preda Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (600)1BR,1BA$1,695
Metro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bel Mark ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.27
Linvale TownhomesMarina2BR,1BA$2.79
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
2450 Truman Ave, Unit c2450 Truman Ave2BR,1BA$3.33
San Leandro Senior LivingThe Aria1BR,1BA$3.17
GATEWAY APARTMENTS1x1 A11BR,1BA$3.33
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.92
Preda Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (600)1BR,1BA$2.83
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA

Ranked #52

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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