
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)
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The Union

1900 Broadway

1629 13th St

Residences at Lake Merritt

Lampwork Lofts

Prescott Station

1321 Peralta Street, Unit 10

The Lark
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Port of Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Port of Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Port of Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,351 | $1,273 | $3,956 |
Port of Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $1,420 | $5,073 |
Port of Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $2,650 | $6,690 |
Port of Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,938 | $1,995 | $6,535 |
Port of Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,592 | $3,295 |
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Cheapest Available Port of Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port of Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1023 Magnolia St priced from $1,000. ArtHaus Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,273. Here are the most affordable Port of Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1023 Magnolia St | 1023 Magnolia St | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-09 Bedroom 3 | 4BR,2BA | $1,773 |
The Union | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port of Oakland area is the $3.15 price per square foot Plan 1L Model at Icon At Park in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $3,644. The second greatest value Port of Oakland apartment is the Loft A Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,760 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port of Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Icon At Park | Plan 1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
5th Street Lofts | Loft A | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
1432 12th St, Unit B | 1432 12th St | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
1550 8th St, Unit 3 | 1550 8th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
The Union | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
1321 Peralta Street, Unit 10 | 1321 Peralta Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePort Of Oakland, Oakland, CA
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Port of Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
10 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Port of Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Port of Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port of Oakland is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port of Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Port of Oakland is 1023 Magnolia St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Port of Oakland costs $4,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port of 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 159 regular apartments in Port of 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 Port of Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Port of Oakland have an average cost of $1,291 which is $3,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port of Oakland.
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