
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (88 Rentals)
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1900 Broadway

4001-4029 Piedmont Ave

365 Hanover Ave

Hanover Northgate

10 Westall Ave

Residences at Lake Merritt

323 Hanover Ave

438-444 Elwood Ave

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Edson House

1039 Bella Vista Ave

Assembly

303 Lee St

The Lark

3810 Opal St

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

Portico Waterfront

332 Monte Vista Ave

466 Crescent Street, Unit #203
Lakeshore, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeshore?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakeshore Studio Apartments | $2,418 | $1,475 | $3,780 |
Lakeshore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $1,695 | $5,073 |
Lakeshore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $2,295 | $6,616 |
Lakeshore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,334 | $3,300 | $6,535 |
Lakeshore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,492 | $2,215 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,492 |
Euclid Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Fairmount Heights LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Room For Rent! | Euclid All Units | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Hanover Northgate | A | Studio,1BA | $1,712 |
Mariposa | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
226 Athol | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Lee St. 279 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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498 Capital St, Unit 5 | 498 Capital St | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
240 Grand | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
4144 Howe St | 4144 Howe St | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
LESTER COURT, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
355 Staten | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Mariposa | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Lee St. 279 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104 | 696 Athol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeshore, Oakland, CA
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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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