Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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3867 Buell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3867 Buell St

3867 Buell StOakland, CA 94619

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Middle East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Middle East Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Middle East Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. Oakland Station Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Middle East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affo...Studio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,324

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East Oakland, CA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Middle East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Middle East Oakland apartment is the 8043 Greenridge Dr Model at 8043 Greenridge Dr, Unit #10 starting at $2,250 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Caballo Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middle East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
8043 Greenridge Dr, Unit #108043 Greenridge Dr2BR,1BA$2.53
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
Granite Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
2537 34th Ave, Unit A2537 34th Ave1BR,1BA$3.33
2941 82nd Ave, Unit lower2941 82nd Ave1BR,1BA$3.40
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affo...Studio 1 Bathroom DStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Middle East Oakland, Oakland, CA

Ranked #110

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middle East Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Middle East Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middle East Oakland is under $2,309.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middle East Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Middle East Oakland is Oakland Station Senior which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Middle East Oakland costs $3,547.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middle East Oakland?

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 11 regular apartments in Middle East Oakland 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 Middle East Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Middle East Oakland have an average cost of $472 which is $3,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middle East Oakland.

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