
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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Longfellow, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Longfellow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Longfellow Studio Apartments | $2,461 | $1,800 | $3,327 |
Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,673 | $4,910 |
Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,193 | $1,665 | $6,369 |
Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,574 | $2,800 | $8,750 |
Longfellow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,332 | $1,770 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Longfellow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Longfellow area of Oakland, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,332. Oak Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Longfellow apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,085 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,122 |
The Skylyne at Temescal | Studio-Q | Studio,1BA | $2,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Longfellow area is the $3.09 price per square foot 845 Apgar St Model at 845 Apgar St, Unit A in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Longfellow apartment is the Lake Merritt+Den Model at Atlas starting at $3,815 with a $4.77 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Longfellow apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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845 Apgar St, Unit A | 845 Apgar St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.09 |
Atlas | Lake Merritt+Den | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
3900 Adeline | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | B2-BW | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-V | 1BR,1BA | $5.14 |
URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio ,1BA | $7.17 |
Getting Around the Longfellow Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longfellow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Longfellow is under $2,715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
The cheapest apartment in Longfellow is Oak Walk which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Longfellow costs $5,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Longfellow?
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 109 regular apartments in Longfellow 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 Longfellow?
Cheap apartments in Longfellow have an average cost of $2,324 which is $3,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longfellow.
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