Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (49 Rentals)

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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
Studio Apartments

1130 30th Street

1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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2616 Harrison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2616 Harrison St

2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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Montecito Apartments
Studio Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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329 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

329 Lester Ave

329 Lester AveOakland, CA 94606
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The Lakemont
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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431 Lee St.
Studio Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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420 26th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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Northgate, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. Lenox Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Lenox Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,295
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,332
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,345
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,352
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
548 25th St, Unit 1548 25th St4BR,2.5BA$2.57
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.23
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
3319 West St, Unit 3319 West3319 West St2BR,2BA$2.50
369 palm ave, Unit 26369 palm ave2BR,1BA$2.56
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.59
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Northgate, Oakland, CA

Ranked #6

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northgate is under $1,376.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northgate?

The cheapest apartment in Northgate is 3301 Telegraph Ave which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Northgate costs $3,652.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northgate?

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 88 regular apartments in Northgate 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 Northgate?

Cheap apartments in Northgate have an average cost of $598 which is $3,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northgate.

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