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

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1707 36th Ave

OaklandCA94601
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Eastwood Apartments
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Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601

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Villages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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Fruitvale, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
1200 LakeshoreC1BR,1.5BA$4.14
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.43
425 E 18th StJunior 1 Bedroom - Plan 31BR,1BA$4.70
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio ,1BA$8.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fruitvale, Oakland, CA

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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