Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (43 Rentals)
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Ralph Bunche, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ralph Bunche?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ralph Bunche Studio Apartments | $1,902 | $815 | $3,216 |
Ralph Bunche 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $875 | $5,073 |
Ralph Bunche 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $1,677 | $6,501 |
Ralph Bunche 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,692 | $1,995 | $7,522 |
Ralph Bunche 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,592 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Ralph Bunche Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ralph Bunche area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. 1023 Magnolia St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Ralph Bunche apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
1023 Magnolia St | 1023 Magnolia St | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ralph Bunche, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ralph Bunche area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Ralph Bunche apartment is the 548 25th St Model at 548 25th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,950 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Pill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ralph Bunche apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
548 25th St, Unit 1 | 548 25th St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.63 |
5th Street Lofts | Loft D | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
884 29th St | 884 29th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 204 | 2445 Telegraph Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
1550 8th St, Unit 3 | 1550 8th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
637 18th St | 637 18th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
568 Merrimac St, Unit NA | 568 Merrimac St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
3301 Telegraph Ave | 304 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ralph Bunche Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ralph Bunche?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ralph Bunche is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ralph Bunche?
The cheapest apartment in Ralph Bunche is 1023 Magnolia St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Ralph Bunche costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ralph Bunche?
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 149 regular apartments in Ralph Bunche 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 Ralph Bunche?
Cheap apartments in Ralph Bunche have an average cost of $833 which is $2,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ralph Bunche.
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