
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Fe Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)
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Santa Fe, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Fe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Fe Studio Apartments | $2,577 | $2,044 | $3,323 |
Santa Fe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $1,100 | $5,303 |
Santa Fe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $2,895 | $6,234 |
Santa Fe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,001 | $2,700 | $6,595 |
Santa Fe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $1,332 | $1,352 |
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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 The Harmony Collective priced from $1,200. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,332. Here are the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,200 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
4801 Shattuck | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,934 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, CA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $2.50 price per square foot 852 55th St Model at 852 55th St, Unit 852 Spacious 3-Bedroom in the in the Bushrod neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the 621 Aileen St Model at 621 Aileen St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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852 55th St, Unit 852 Spacious 3-Bedroom | 852 55th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
621 Aileen St, Unit 1 | 621 Aileen St | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
1533 Harmon St | Bottom Floor 2BR Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
1623 Alcatraz Ave | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.66 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
1072 45th St | 1072 45th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.78 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
Atlas | Rockridge | Studio ,1BA | $5.04 |
4801 Shattuck | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSanta Fe, Oakland, CA
Ranked #111
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe is The Harmony Collective which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Santa Fe costs $5,295.
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 71 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 $2,628 which is $2,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.
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