Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (71 Rentals)

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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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715 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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535 41st St
Studio Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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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. Lenox Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. 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
Lenox Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,272
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,295
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,332
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,352
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.15 price per square foot 850 40th St Model at 850 40th St, Unit 1 in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B starting at $3,995 with a $2.22 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.
850 40th St, Unit 1850 40th St3BR,2BA$2.15
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.23
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
5th Street LoftsLoft AStudio ,1BA$2.51
3319 West St, Unit 3319 West3319 West St2BR,2BA$2.50
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
LakePark Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.51
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

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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 a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,376.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is 3301 Telegraph Ave which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $4,524.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?

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 120 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland 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 Downtown Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $338 which is $4,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.

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