Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (34 Rentals)

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Vue De Lac Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vue De Lac Apartments

1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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629 E 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

629 E 19th St

629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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226 Athol
Studio Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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1640 6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1640 6th Ave

1640 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Eastlake Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastlake Apartment

1515 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1934 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1934 9th Ave

1934 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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524 E 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

524 E 17th St

524 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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East Lake Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake Court

1924 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Athol Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Athol Apartments

240 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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East Lake, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 $1,492. Vue De Lac Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,492
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,545
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,794
226 AtholStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Oxford Arms LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,845
Lakeview Towers Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Zoe10dStudio,1BA$1,907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, CA

As of April 09, 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 1231 E 19th St Model at 1231 E 19th St, Unit 1231 starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
ArtizanI2BR,1BA$3.51
ReNew on MerrittMerritt2BR,1BA$2.74
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
340 International Blvd, Unit 342340 International Blvd2BR,1BA$2.67
Oxford Arms LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.54
Lakeview Towers Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
226 AtholStudioStudio ,1BA$3.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lake, Oakland, CA

Ranked #34

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lake is under $1,907.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?

The cheapest apartment in East Lake is 425 E 18th St which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $4,538.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?

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 107 regular apartments in East Lake 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 East Lake?

Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $1,254 which is $3,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.

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