Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)
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Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+ Senior Aff...

2685 Havenscourt Blvd

7432 Deerwood Ave, Unit #B

7733 Holly St

2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A1
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Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer East Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,290 | $1,288 | $3,066 |
Outer East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $767 | $4,098 |
Outer East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,544 | $1,608 | $6,893 |
Outer East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $2,247 | $3,500 |
Outer East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $3,350 | $3,595 |
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Cheapest Available Outer East Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $1,032. Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,288. Here are the most affordable Outer East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brookfield Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,032 |
Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+ | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
Granite Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Oakland, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Oakland 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 Outer East Oakland apartment is the 3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome Model at Aurora Cottage starting at $3,500 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the West San Leandro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
Aurora Cottage | 3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.53 |
Tower Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
Brookfield Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Boathouse Lofts | Large Unit W/Clerestory | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Shoreline Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
2220 Santa Clara Ave, Unit C | 2220 Santa Clara Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Granite Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A1 | 2112 Santa Clara Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter East Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA
Madison Park Academy 6-12
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Getting Around the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Outer East Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Oakland is under $2,309.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Outer East Oakland is Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+ which is listed at $1,372, while the average apartment in Outer East Oakland costs $3,472.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East 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 9 regular apartments in Outer East 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 Outer East Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Outer East Oakland have an average cost of $628 which is $2,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Oakland.
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