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Dimond, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dimond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dimond area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Dimond apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dimond, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dimond area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Dimond apartment is the 5004 Pierpont Ave. Model at 5004 Pierpont Ave., Unit Pierpoint starting at $4,100 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Woodminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dimond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
5004 Pierpont Ave., Unit Pierpoint5004 Pierpont Ave.3BR,2BA$2.56
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
3037 Capp St, Unit B3037 Capp St2BR,1BA$2.56
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
3311 Nicol Ave, Unit Cul-de-sac Duplex3311 Nicol Ave1BR,1BA$2.24
3482 Midvale Ave, Unit Apt B3482 Midvale Ave1BR,1BA$2.48
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dimond

What type of rentals are currently available in Dimond?

There are currently 1073 Apartments for Rent in Dimond, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $4,100. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dimond ranging from $1,575 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dimond?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dimond ranges from $1,575 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,386.

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