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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Oakland Station Senior
1428 105th AveOakland, CA 94603
4701 Fair Ave
OaklandCA94619
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from $1,080Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+
2520 Church StOakland, CA 94605
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from $1,200Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,245Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.
1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,325Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Raymond Investments LLC.
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1929 26th Avenue
1929 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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5742 Kingsley Cir
OaklandCA94605
2685 Havenscourt Blvd
OaklandCA94605
2624 Foothill Blvd
OaklandCA94601
1134 89th Ave
OaklandCA94621
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from $1,500Studio Apartment Available Now
3900 Santa Rita St, Unit 4
3900 Santa Rita StOakland, CA 94601
1939 E 29th St
OaklandCA94606
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from $1,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 10
3201 Beaumont Ave.
3201 Beaumont AveOakland, CA 94602
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from $1,595Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
2567 Foothill Blvd
OaklandCA94601
3225 Beaumont Ave
OaklandCA94602
7733 Holly St
OaklandCA94621
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2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A1
2112 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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from $1,549Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
San Leandro Racquet Club
2600 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94578
East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,246 | $743 | $3,919 |
| East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $767 | $5,150 |
| East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $1,495 | $6,893 |
| East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,893 | $2,245 | $8,000 |
| East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $3,350 | $3,950 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
| Oakland Station Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Brookfield Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,032 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+ | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Tudor Hall | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1929 26th Avenue | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA
As of April 07, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address | 2651 109th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 1080 Lofts | Loft 3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| Brookfield Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| 2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936 | 2936 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Oakland Station Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1541 E 33rd St, Unit B | 1541 E 33rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Oakland is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in East Oakland is Oakland Station Senior which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in East Oakland costs $3,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Oakland?
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 19 regular apartments in East Oakland 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 Oakland?
Cheap apartments in East Oakland have an average cost of $312 which is $3,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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