
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (31 Rentals)
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425 E 18th St

152 International Boulevard, Unit 1A

Lakeview Towers Apartments

Residences at Lake Merritt

1238 2nd Ave

The Lark

342 E 15th St

Link Apartments® Four12

ReNew on Merritt

2010 E 19th St

340 International Blvd, Unit 344
East Lake, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lake Studio Apartments | $2,526 | $1,625 | $4,178 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $1,737 | $4,856 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,068 | $2,100 | $6,816 |
East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,723 | $2,895 | $8,000 |
East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,540 | $2,215 |
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Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,540. Vue De Lac Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,540 |
Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
200 E 15th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,737 |
425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
226 Athol | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Lakeview Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Zo | e10d | Studio,1BA | $1,907 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
Link Apartments® Four12 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, CA
As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake 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 East Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom B2C Model at Residences at Lake Merritt starting at $2,895 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Two Bedroom B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
2226 17th Ave, Unit 4 | 2226 17th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Artizan | I | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Oxford Arms LLC. | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
340 International Blvd, Unit 344 | 340 International Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Lakeview Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake, Oakland, CA
Ranked #28
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Lake, Oakland, CA
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Getting Around the East Lake Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Lake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Lake is at Vue De Lac Apartments listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment is $1,737 at 200 E 15th St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lake is starting from $2,093 at The Chase Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oxford Arms LLC. and starts from $2,095.
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