
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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1607 2nd Ave

4816 Bond St

1772 Thornton Pl

2605 High St

2642 64th Ave

1943 E 29th St
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1013 E 22nd St

399 Bellevue Ave

3949 Angelo Ave

167 11th St

1560 Jackson St

2632 38th Ave

2007 Sonoma Way
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814 E 23rd St

527 Callan Ave

1515 14th Ave

3423 Salisbury St

2426 Eagle Ave

1425 Lakeside Dr

1018 E 17th St
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1218 13th Ave

1218 13th Ave

1212 13th Ave

3538 Brookdale Ave

1459 MacArthur Blvd

6506 Foothill Blvd

1160 98th Ave
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240 Athol Ave

6934 MacArthur Blvd

1011 E 17th St
East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Oakland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,884 | $1,700 | $4,500 |
East Oakland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,628 | $2,199 | $8,250 |
East Oakland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,379 | $3,400 | $5,000 |
East Oakland 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,666 | $5,000 | $6,999 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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. Brookfield Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
Lenox Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
High Street Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios an | int0x1ura | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA
As of May 19, 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 2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936 | 2936 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
1611 103rd Ave, Unit 1Deborah | 1611 103rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
LakePark Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about East Oakland
What type of rentals are currently available in East Oakland?
There are currently 4942 Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $8,000. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Oakland ranging from $950 to $8,250.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Oakland?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Oakland ranges from $950 to $8,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,350.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Oakland?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Oakland range from $2,249 to $8,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,199 to $8,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.
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