Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601

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Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,032
Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+Studio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,288
Granite Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom / 2 Bath3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
Aurora Cottage3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Tower Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.80
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Boathouse LoftsLarge Unit W/Clerestory2BR,2BA$2.63
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.03
2220 Santa Clara Ave, Unit C2220 Santa Clara Ave1BR,1BA$2.84
Granite Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$3.15
2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A12112 Santa Clara AveStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA

Ranked #104

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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