
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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1900 Broadway

Residences at Lake Merritt

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

626 8th St, Unit #3

The Lark

Portico Waterfront

Atlas
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South Shore
Old Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,440 | $1,799 | $4,108 |
Old Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,392 | $4,619 |
Old Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,374 | $2,392 | $6,893 |
Old Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,501 | $4,062 | $6,535 |
Old Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,635 | $2,215 |
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Cheapest Available Old Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at ArtHaus Ninth priced from $1,392. 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 Old Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,392 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-09 Bedroom 3 | 4BR,2BA | $1,816 |
Eleven Fifty Clay Street | S-B | Studio,1BA | $1,872 |
Zo | e10d | Studio,1BA | $1,907 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland 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 Old Oakland apartment is the Eastshore Model at Atlas starting at $3,645 with a $4.99 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Oakland 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 |
Atlas | Eastshore | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
777 Broadway | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
South Shore | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
Launch | 1 Bed/1 Bath JR-C1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.89 |
Zo | e10a | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
Eleven Fifty Clay Street | S-B | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio ,1BA | $5.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Oakland, Oakland, CA
Ranked #42
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
87 / 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 Old Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Oakland is under $2,368.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Old Oakland is ArtHaus Ninth which is listed at $1,392, while the average apartment in Old Oakland costs $4,564.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Oakland?
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 5,998 regular apartments in Old Oakland 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 Old Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Old Oakland have an average cost of $1,377 which is $3,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Oakland.
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