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

3821-3825 Clarke St

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310 51st St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Temescal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Temescal Studio Apartments | $2,473 | $1,799 | $4,617 |
Temescal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $1,585 | $5,516 |
Temescal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $1,846 | $6,369 |
Temescal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,681 | $2,500 | $8,750 |
Temescal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,492 | $2,215 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Temescal Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,492 |
MacArthur Commons | Jr. 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
4801 Shattuck | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
Zo | e10d | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
5115 Telegraph Ave | 5115 Telegraph Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.18 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
47Hundred | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
5001-5005 Shafter Ave | Bldg 5005 | 2BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
4106 Terrace St, Unit 4 | 4106 Terrace St | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
MacArthur Commons | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
Baxter on Broadway | Plan SC | Studio ,1BA | $4.95 |
4801 Shattuck | A2 | Studio ,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
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 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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