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1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lark
269 24th StOakland, CA 94612
310 51st St
OaklandCA94609
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2025 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Shafter, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shafter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $1,794 | $4,480 |
| Shafter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,106 | $2,100 | $5,571 |
| Shafter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,072 | $2,475 | $6,369 |
| Shafter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,522 | $2,500 | $6,795 |
| Shafter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $1,142 | $1,770 |
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Cheapest Available Shafter Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shafter area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,142. 4801 Shattuck has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Shafter apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,142 |
| 4801 Shattuck | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $3.79 price per square foot C1-BW Model at Berkeley Park Apartments in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2510 Bancroft Way starting at $4,995 with a $5.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shafter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 2510 Bancroft Way | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $5.76 |
| 5115 Telegraph Ave | 5115 Telegraph Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| 5001-5005 Shafter Ave | Bldg 5005 | 2BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
| The Logan | SA | Studio ,1BA | $5.60 |
| 4801 Shattuck | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShafter, Oakland, CA
Ranked #51
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Shafter Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
64 / 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 Shafter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shafter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shafter is under $2,715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shafter?
The cheapest apartment in Shafter is Residences at Lake Merritt which is listed at $2,134, while the average apartment in Shafter costs $6,045.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shafter?
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 121 regular apartments in Shafter 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 Shafter?
Cheap apartments in Shafter have an average cost of $2,628 which is $3,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shafter.
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