Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Antonio Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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2624 Foothill Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Foothill Blvd

2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Villages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villages

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Antonio area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2337 21st Ave Model at 2337 21st Ave, Unit A in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the Loft 3 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $2,500 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2337 21st Ave, Unit A2337 21st Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
1200 LakeshoreC1BR,1.5BA$4.14
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.43
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

Getting Around the San Antonio Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Antonio is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in San Antonio is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $3,210.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Antonio?

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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in San Antonio have an average cost of $299 which is $2,911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.

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