
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (17 Rentals)
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1023 Magnolia St

1900 Broadway

ArtHaus Chestnut
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Prescott Station

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South Prescott, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Prescott?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Prescott Studio Apartments | $1,891 | $1,273 | $2,691 |
South Prescott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $755 | $5,303 |
South Prescott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,971 | $2,095 | $6,334 |
South Prescott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $2,495 | $6,199 |
South Prescott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,861 | $1,257 | $5,123 |
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Cheapest Available South Prescott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Prescott area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Chestnut priced from $1,273. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,332. Here are the most affordable South Prescott apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
ArtHaus Brush | C | Studio,1BA | $1,376 |
ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,768 |
Prescott Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Prescott, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Prescott area is the $3.00 price per square foot Latitude Model at Admirals Cove in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $4,698. The second greatest value South Prescott apartment is the Loft A Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,760 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Prescott apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Admirals Cove | Latitude | 4BR,2.5BA | $3.00 |
5th Street Lofts | Loft A | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
1432 12th St, Unit B | 1432 12th St | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
The Union | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
Lampwork Lofts | Loft E: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
Lantana Uptown | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
ArtHaus Chestnut | E | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Prescott, Oakland, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Prescott Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Prescott?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Prescott is under $2,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Prescott?
The cheapest apartment in South Prescott is Prescott Station which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in South Prescott costs $4,849.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Prescott?
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 82 regular apartments in South Prescott 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 South Prescott?
Cheap apartments in South Prescott have an average cost of $1,590 which is $3,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Prescott.
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