342 Chester St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (24 Rentals)
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1023 Magnolia St
OaklandCA94607
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
680 14th St
OaklandCA94612
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1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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The Union
532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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666 17th St
OaklandCA94612
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Oak Village Preservation
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
2715-2717 West St
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874 Isabella St
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962-964 41st St
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West Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,170 | $1,273 | $3,323 |
| West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $755 | $7,000 |
| West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $1,677 | $7,750 |
| West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $2,395 | $6,243 |
| West Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,332 | $3,595 |
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Cheapest Available West Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. ArtHaus Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,273. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| 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 | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West 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 West Oakland apartment is the 1303 Adeline St Model at 1303 Adeline St starting at $3,995 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West 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 |
| 1303 Adeline St | 1303 Adeline St | 5BR,3BA | $2.66 |
| 2804 Adeline St | 2804 Adeline St | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The Blue Cap Lofts | 1bed 2bath | 1BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 871 27th St, Unit 871B | 871 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft A | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| 1432 12th St, Unit B | 1432 12th St | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft E: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
Getting Around the West Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
64 / 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 West Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Oakland is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is Oak Village Preservation which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $4,011.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 102 regular apartments in West 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 West Oakland?
Cheap apartments in West Oakland have an average cost of $988 which is $3,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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