
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mosswood Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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MacArthur Commons

1900 Broadway

3822 Telegraph Ave

3821-3825 Clarke St

Residences at Lake Merritt

The Lark

3810 Opal St

Portico Waterfront
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The Skylyne at Temescal

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Mosswood, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mosswood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mosswood Studio Apartments | $2,489 | $1,475 | $4,108 |
Mosswood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $1,560 | $4,619 |
Mosswood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,164 | $1,846 | $6,689 |
Mosswood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,028 | $4,464 | $8,750 |
Mosswood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,635 | $2,215 |
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Cheapest Available Mosswood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mosswood area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at MacArthur Commons priced from $1,585. Residences at Lake Merritt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Mosswood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Commons | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-09 Bedroom 3 | 4BR,2BA | $1,816 |
Zo | e10d | Studio,1BA | $1,907 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mosswood, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mosswood area is the $4.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom C5 Model at The Lark in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $3,826. The second greatest value Mosswood apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at One Piedmont starting at $3,227 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mosswood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lark | Two Bedroom C5 | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
One Piedmont | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Atlas | Eastshore | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-Z | 1BR,1BA | $5.20 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
MacArthur Commons | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
Zo | e10a | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
Aquatic Ashby | Studio Max | 1BR,1BA | $6.39 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio ,1BA | $5.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMosswood, Oakland, CA
Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Mosswood Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Mosswood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mosswood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mosswood is under $2,855.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mosswood?
The cheapest apartment in Mosswood is MacArthur Commons which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Mosswood costs $4,792.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mosswood?
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 7,083 regular apartments in Mosswood 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 Mosswood?
Cheap apartments in Mosswood have an average cost of $1,581 which is $3,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mosswood.
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