Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Fe Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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4801 Shattuck
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Shattuck

4801 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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4718 Salem St

EmeryvilleCA94608

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Alcatraz Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alcatraz Apartments

1826 Alcatraz AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Santa Fe, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Fe area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 857 55th St priced from $1,100. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,773. Here are the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
857 55th St857 55th St1BR,1BA$1,100
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,773
4801 ShattuckA1Studio,1BA$1,938
The LarkStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,985
1533 Harmon StPet Friendly! Updated 2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5312 Shattuck Ave Model at 5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the 566 53rd St Model at 566 53rd St, Unit 566 starting at $2,595 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 53125312 Shattuck Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
566 53rd St, Unit 566566 53rd St2BR,1BA$2.36
3411 Adeline St, Unit 23411 Adeline St3BR,2BA$4.41
1533 Harmon StPet Friendly! Updated 2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$3.12
The LarkOne Bedroom A71BR,1BA$4.26
2510 Bancroft Way2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.99
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
4801 ShattuckA2Studio ,1BA$5.17
URSA BerkeleyBETA 41BR,1BA$7.13
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Fe, Oakland, CA

Ranked #82

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 Santa Fe Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Fe is under $2,715.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe is 857 55th St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Santa Fe costs $5,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Fe?

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 125 regular apartments in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?

Cheap apartments in Santa Fe have an average cost of $2,861 which is $2,934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.

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