Cheap Homes for Rent in East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the East Oakland area of Oakland.

property at 399 Bellevue Ave

399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610

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property at 1218 13th Ave

1218 13th Ave

OaklandCA94606

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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. Hillcastle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,295
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,324
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,545
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of May 02, 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
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.20
1930 36th Ave, Unit 19281930 36th Ave2BR,1BA$1.98
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

Frequently Asked Questions about East Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in East Oakland?

There are currently 4950 Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $7,750. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Oakland ranging from $1,332 to $6,999.

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 $1,332 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,470.

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 $6,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,199 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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