Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (88 Rentals)

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303 Lee St

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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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365 Hanover Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

365 Hanover Ave

365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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Montecito Apartments
Studio Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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431 Lee St.
Studio Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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480 Crescent St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

480 Crescent St

480 Crescent StOakland, CA 94610
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Room For Rent!
Studio Apartments

Room For Rent!

390 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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264 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

264 Lee St

264 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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263 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

263 Euclid Ave

263 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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Mariposa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa

612 Mariposa AveOakland, CA 94610
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Piedmont Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont Gardens

181 Santa Rosa AveOakland, CA 94610
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375 Staten Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

375 Staten Ave

375 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610
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226 Athol
Studio Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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275 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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Lee St. 279
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee St. 279

279 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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447 Orange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

447 Orange St

447 Orange StOakland, CA 94610
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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Euclid Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Ave Apartments

372 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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40 Moss Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Moss Ave

40 Moss AveOakland, CA 94610
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389 Vernon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

389 Vernon St

389 Vernon StOakland, CA 94610
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Lakeshore, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeshore area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 840 York Apartments priced from $1,475. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,492. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,492
Euclid Apartments LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Fairmount Heights LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Room For Rent!Euclid All UnitsStudio,1BA$1,700
Hanover NorthgateAStudio,1BA$1,712
MariposaB11BR,1BA$1,750
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,794
226 AtholStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeshore area is the $2.75 price per square foot 498 Capital St Model at 498 Capital St, Unit 5 in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Lakeshore apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 240 Grand starting at $2,895 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the 428 Alice neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
498 Capital St, Unit 5498 Capital St3BR,2BA$2.75
240 Grand2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.57
4144 Howe St4144 Howe St2BR,1BA$2.57
LESTER COURT, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
355 Staten2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.78
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
MariposaB31BR,1BA$2.87
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Lakeshore, Oakland, CA

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeshore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeshore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeshore is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeshore?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeshore is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Lakeshore costs $4,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeshore?

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 105 regular apartments in Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore?

Cheap apartments in Lakeshore have an average cost of $1,216 which is $3,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeshore.

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