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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (27 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace
550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
680 14th St
OaklandCA94612
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1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
666 17th St
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874 Isabella St
OaklandCA94607
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Domain Oakland
1389 Jefferson StOakland, CA 94612
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Eleven Fifty Clay Street
1150 Clay StOakland, CA 94612
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,021 | $1,050 | $3,171 |
| Uptown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $2,232 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,745 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,332 | $3,850 |
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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. Hillcastle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Uptown Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio A & B | Studio,1BA | $1,352 |
| ArtHaus Brush | C | Studio,1BA | $1,376 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the 548 25th St Model at 548 25th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,850 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Pill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
| 548 25th St, Unit 1 | 548 25th St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.57 |
| 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Alice House | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
| Bell Uptown District | B1A | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Denizen Apartments | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Oakland is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Uptown Oakland costs $3,766.
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 87 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 $874 which is $2,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Oakland.
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