Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Tree Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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2624 Foothill Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Foothill Blvd

2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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Eastwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Villages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villages

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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Oak Tree, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Tree Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Tree area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Oak Tree apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745
Oxford Arms LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Tree, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Tree 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 Oak Tree apartment is the 2337 21st Ave Model at 2337 21st Ave, Unit A starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Tree apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2337 21st Ave, Unit A2337 21st Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
Boathouse LoftsLarge Unit W/Clerestory2BR,2BA$2.63
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
Oxford Arms LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.54

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Oak Tree, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Tree Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Tree?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Tree is under $2,093.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Tree?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Tree is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Oak Tree costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Tree?

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 regular apartments in Oak Tree 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 Oak Tree?

Cheap apartments in Oak Tree have an average cost of $209 which is $2,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Tree.

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