Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (35 Rentals)

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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
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Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
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Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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547 24th St
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547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lakemont
Studio Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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420 26th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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Dor Chez Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dor Chez Apartments

245 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. Common Jefferson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Uptown Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,345
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
ArtHaus NinthStudio1BR,1BA$1,392
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
Oakland0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.63 price per square foot 548 25th St Model at 548 25th St, Unit 1 in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit A starting at $3,495 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
548 25th St, Unit 1548 25th St4BR,2.5BA$2.63
2335 Market St, Unit A2335 Market St2BR,2BA$2.91
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.12
637 18th St637 18th St3BR,1BA$2.50
568 Merrimac St, Unit NA568 Merrimac St2BR,1BA$2.56
Packard LoftsLoft 1Studio ,1BA$2.72
Lake Park Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$3.16
The Jefferson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Uptown Oakland, Oakland, and the greater Oakland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

99 / 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®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Uptown Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Oakland is under $1,515.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Oakland is Common Jefferson which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Uptown Oakland costs $3,608.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Oakland?

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 6,507 regular apartments in Uptown Oakland 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 Uptown Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Oakland have an average cost of $1,209 which is $2,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Oakland.

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