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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. Oakland Station Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,324
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address starting at $3,300 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Northeast San Leandro 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.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address2651 109th Ave3BR,2BA$1.74
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.20
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
1541 E 33rd St, Unit B1541 E 33rd St1BR,1BA$2.23
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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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 $995 at Oakland Station Senior.

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 Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.

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