Cheap Homes for Rent in Lakeshore Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (8 Rentals)

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399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610

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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 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,332. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,332
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
329 Lester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, CA

As of May 04, 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 355 Staten starting at $2,745 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Merritt 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
355 Staten2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.78
369 palm ave, Unit 26369 palm ave2BR,1BA$2.56
350 Vernon2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.99
298 Fairmount Ave, Unit Charming 2 bedroom 1 bath298 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.71
MariposaB31BR,1BA$2.87
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeshore

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakeshore?

There are currently 1433 Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,332 to $6,535. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakeshore ranging from $1,550 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakeshore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakeshore ranges from $1,550 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,769.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lakeshore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lakeshore range from $3,300 to $6,535, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,332.

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