Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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property at 399 Bellevue Ave

399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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property at 626 8th St

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 445 40th St

445 40th St

OaklandCA94609
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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA

As of March 22, 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 $3,084 with a $2.13 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$2.13
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.12
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
LESTER COURT, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Oakland?

There are currently 2467 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $8,750. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oakland ranging from $995 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Oakland ranges from $995 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,902.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oakland range from $1,995 to $8,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,635 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,635.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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