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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. Common MacArthur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
1023 Magnolia St1023 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$1,000
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the Loft D Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,799 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
5th Street LoftsLoft DStudio ,1BA$1.93
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.12
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Oakland is at Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartment is $1,045 at Common Jefferson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oakland is starting from $1,795 at Regent Darien Apartments LLC..

What is the most affordable Downtown Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Common MacArthur and starts from $1,045.

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