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

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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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3833 Telegraph Ave
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3833 Telegraph Ave

3833 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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450 40th St
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450 40th St

450 40th StOakland, CA 94609

Mosswood, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur Commons1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,585
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,799
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,816
Zoe10dStudio,1BA$1,907
The LarkStudio S1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LarkTwo Bedroom C52BR,2BA$4.18
One Piedmont1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.79
AtlasEastshore1BR,1BA$4.99
The Skylyne at TemescalJr 1 Bed/1 Bath-Z1BR,1BA$5.20
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
MacArthur CommonsStudio CStudio ,1BA$3.58
Zoe10aStudio ,1BA$4.49
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$3.67
Aquatic AshbyStudio Max1BR,1BA$6.39
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio ,1BA$5.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mosswood, Oakland, CA

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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