Cheap Homes for Rent in Oak Center Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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Oak Center, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Center area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Common MacArthur priced from $903. 1023 Magnolia St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Oak Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
1023 Magnolia St1023 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$1,000
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Center, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Center area is the $2.63 price per square foot 548 25th St Model at 548 25th St, Unit 1 in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Oak Center apartment is the Loft D Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,799 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
548 25th St, Unit 1548 25th St4BR,2.5BA$2.63
5th Street LoftsLoft DStudio ,1BA$1.93
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
884 29th St884 29th St3BR,1BA$2.67
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.12
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
1550 8th St, Unit 31550 8th St2BR,2BA$2.65
637 18th St637 18th St3BR,1BA$2.50
568 Merrimac St, Unit NA568 Merrimac St2BR,1BA$2.56
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Center?

There are currently 520 Apartments for Rent in Oak Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $7,522. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Center ranging from $1,595 to $4,715.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Center ranges from $1,595 to $4,715 with an average monthly rent of $2,885.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Center range from $1,995 to $7,522, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,635 to $4,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,592.

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