Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,800 (3 Rentals)

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property at 626 8th St

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 555 10th St

555 10th St

OaklandCA94607

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Old Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland area is the $4.33 price per square foot One Bedroom A7 Model at The Lark in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,396. The second greatest value Old Oakland apartment is the One Bedroom 1x1A Model at South Shore starting at $2,679 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LarkOne Bedroom A71BR,1BA$4.33
South ShoreOne Bedroom 1x1A1BR,1BA$3.83
777 Broadway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.62
Domain OaklandOSTUAStudio ,1BA$3.28
Launch1 Bed/1 Bath JR-C11BR,1BA$4.89
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$3.51
Eleven Fifty Clay StreetS-D.2Studio ,1BA$4.20
AtlasRockridgeStudio ,1BA$5.04
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio ,1BA$4.26
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio ,1BA$5.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Oakland?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,142 to $6,893. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Oakland ranging from $1,895 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Oakland ranges from $1,895 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,361.

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