
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)
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840 York Apartments

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2567 Foothill Blvd

425 E 18th St

1826 28th Ave
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Fruitvale, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitvale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fruitvale Studio Apartments | $1,594 | $1,245 | $1,750 |
Fruitvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,370 | $4,250 |
Fruitvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,308 | $1,895 | $5,700 |
Fruitvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,418 | $3,145 | $8,000 |
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Cheapest Available Fruitvale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitvale area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Fruitvale apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale area is the $1.79 price per square foot Loft 3 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fruitvale apartment is the C Model at 1200 Lakeshore starting at $3,995 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitvale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1080 Lofts | Loft 3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
1200 Lakeshore | C | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.14 |
3301 E 12th St | 1bdrm loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
425 E 18th St | Junior 1 Bedroom - Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.70 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio ,1BA | $8.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFruitvale, Oakland, CA
Ranked #63
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fruitvale Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitvale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitvale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitvale is under $3,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitvale?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitvale is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Fruitvale costs $3,264.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitvale?
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 5 regular apartments in Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale?
Cheap apartments in Fruitvale have an average cost of $238 which is $3,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitvale.
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