Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (64 Rentals)

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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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3867 Buell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3867 Buell St

3867 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah 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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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. Brookfield Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$767
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,495
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
La PeraltaStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of February 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.24 price per square foot Live/Work Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLive/WorkStudio ,1BA$1.24
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
Bel Mark ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.40
Argyle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.30
2226 17th Ave, Unit 42226 17th Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Oakland, Oakland, and the greater Oakland area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, 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 East Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Oakland is at MacArthur Studio listed at $743.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Oakland Apartment is $767 at Brookfield Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Oakland is starting from $1,495 at Oakland Station Senior.

What is the most affordable East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oxford Arms LLC. and starts from $2,095.

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