Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jack London Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lakemont
Studio Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Commodore Apartments
Studio Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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Jack London Square, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jack London Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jack London Square area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillcastle Apartments priced from $1,200. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Jack London Square apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,332
ArtHaus Jack LondonG1Studio,1BA$1,428

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jack London Square, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jack London Square area is the $2.51 price per square foot Loft A Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,760. The second greatest value Jack London Square apartment is the A2 Model at Aqua Via Apartments starting at $3,135 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jack London Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th Street LoftsLoft AStudio ,1BA$2.51
Aqua Via ApartmentsA21BR,1.5BA$3.27
Jackson CourtyardUnit C (2BD/2BA)2BR,2BA$3.36
777 Broadway2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.33
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2.77
LydianA2 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.34
Residences at Lake MerrittOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$3.31
Alice HouseA11BR,1BA$3.22
Raymond Investments LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.37
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Oakland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Jack London Square Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jack London Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jack London Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jack London Square is under $1,843.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jack London Square?

The cheapest apartment in Jack London Square is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Jack London Square costs $4,438.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jack London Square?

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 113 regular apartments in Jack London Square 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 Jack London Square?

Cheap apartments in Jack London Square have an average cost of $1,059 which is $3,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jack London Square.

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