Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Park Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,000 (11 Rentals)

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Paradise Park, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paradise Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Park area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hollis Oak priced from $2,030. Shattuck Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Paradise Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollis OakFoxStudio,1BA$2,030
Shattuck StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Oak Walk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,275
5001-5005 Shafter AveBldg 50052BR,1BA$2,400
Blake at BerkeleyA2Studio,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Park, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paradise Park area is the $2.17 price per square foot 1055 61st St Model at 1055 61st St, Unit 1055 in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Paradise Park apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St starting at $3,950 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1055 61st St, Unit 10551055 61st St2BR,1BA$2.17
2235 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.76
1051 63rd St, Unit B1051 63rd St2BR,1BA$4.50
1623 Alcatraz Ave2X12BR,1BA$3.66
Oak Walk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
5001-5005 Shafter AveBldg 50052BR,1BA$3.69
Blake at BerkeleyA4Studio ,1BA$5.91
Hollis OakFoxStudio ,1BA$4.56
Shattuck StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paradise Park, Oakland, CA

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Paradise Park Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 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®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paradise Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paradise Park is under $2,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paradise Park?

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 Paradise Park 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 Paradise Park?

Cheap apartments in Paradise Park have an average cost of $2,652 which is $2,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Park.

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