Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MacArthur Maze Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Artthaus Mandela
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Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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Artthaus Hannah

2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608
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MacArthur Maze, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available MacArthur Maze Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the MacArthur Maze area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Chestnut priced from $1,273. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,773. Here are the most affordable MacArthur Maze apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,773
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio,1BA$1,799
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio,1BA$1,840
Prescott StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MacArthur Maze, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the MacArthur Maze area is the $2.53 price per square foot 1528 Brunswig Ln Model at 1528 Brunswig Ln in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value MacArthur Maze apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Icon At Doyle starting at $4,045 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MacArthur Maze apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1528 Brunswig Ln1528 Brunswig Ln2BR,2.5BA$2.53
Icon At DoylePlan 2C2BR,2.5BA$3.14
Parc on PowellTwo Bedroom - D2BR,2BA$3.32
Icon At ParkPlan 1L1BR,1BA$3.15
Bay House Emeryville2 Bed/2 Bath Renovated - B1RU2BR,2BA$3.73
1321 Peralta Street, Unit 101321 Peralta Street1BR,1BA$2.85
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio ,1BA$3.84
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$3.67
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$4.09
Prescott StationStudioStudio ,1BA$4.35

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Macarthur Maze, Oakland, CA

Ranked #25

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MacArthur Maze Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in MacArthur Maze?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in MacArthur Maze is under $2,036.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in MacArthur Maze?

The cheapest apartment in MacArthur Maze is Prescott Station which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in MacArthur Maze costs $4,630.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in MacArthur Maze?

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 168 regular apartments in MacArthur Maze 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 MacArthur Maze?

Cheap apartments in MacArthur Maze have an average cost of $1,695 which is $2,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MacArthur Maze.

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