Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Temescal Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (19 Rentals)

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535 41st St
Studio Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
Corporate Housing
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4801 Shattuck
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Shattuck

4801 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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275 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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450 40th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

450 40th St

450 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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366 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 45th St

366 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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41T Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

41T Apartments

237-263 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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Baywood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

221-225 41st StOakland, CA 94611
Senior Living

Cheapest Available Temescal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Temescal area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,492. MacArthur Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable Temescal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,492
MacArthur CommonsJr. 1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,560
4801 ShattuckA2Studio,1BA$1,710
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,794
Zoe10dStudio,1BA$1,907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temescal, CA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Temescal 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 Temescal apartment is the 5115 Telegraph Ave Model at 5115 Telegraph Ave starting at $2,700 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Temescal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Berkeley Park ApartmentsC1-BW2BR,1BA$3.79
5115 Telegraph Ave5115 Telegraph Ave3BR,2BA$3.18
The LarkOne Bedroom A71BR,1BA$4.33
47HundredA41BR,1BA$3.52
5001-5005 Shafter AveBldg 50052BR,1BA$3.81
Residences at Lake MerrittOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$3.44
4106 Terrace St, Unit 44106 Terrace St1BR,1BA$4.25
MacArthur CommonsStudio CStudio ,1BA$3.76
Baxter on BroadwayPlan SCStudio ,1BA$4.95
4801 ShattuckA2Studio ,1BA$4.23

Getting Around the Temescal Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Temescal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Temescal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Temescal is under $2,368.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Temescal?

The cheapest apartment in Temescal is MacArthur Commons which is listed at $1,560, while the average apartment in Temescal costs $5,945.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Temescal?

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 145 regular apartments in Temescal 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 Temescal?

Cheap apartments in Temescal have an average cost of $2,220 which is $3,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Temescal.

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