
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bartlett Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (101 Rentals)
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School Street Apartments

2425-2429 Humboldt Ave

3205 Brookdale Ave

3301 Arkansas St

3004 Brookdale Ave

3312 Brookdale Ave

3015 Nicol Ave

2501 Humboldt Ave

2909 35th Ave
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3404 School St

2280 35th Ave

2311 35th Ave

3442 School St

3101 35th Ave

2457 35th Ave

Lynde Street

3768-3770 Brookdale Ave

3116 Brookdale Ave

3150 Brookdale Ave
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2800 Viola St

3259 Nicol Ave

3320-3328 Brookdale Ave

3604-3612 Penniman Ave

3235 Nicol Ave

2729-2749 Humboldt Ave

3007 Nicol Ave

2401 Bartlett St

3007 35th Ave

2705 35th Ave
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2461 Humboldt Ave

2440 Humboldt Ave

3438 School St

3390 Arkansas St

2820 Abbey St

3721 Allendale Ave

2906 Abbey St

2530 Davis St

2813 Humbolt Ave

2612 38th Ave
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3001 Pleitner Ave

2333 Humboldt Avenue

3566 Brookdale Ave

2550 35th Ave

3256 Nicol Ave

3227 Brookdale Ave

2363 Humboldt Ave

2557 35th Ave

2451 35th Ave

2319 35th Ave
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Bartlett, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bartlett?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Bartlett 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,950 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Bartlett Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bartlett area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at School Street Apartments priced from $1,695. 2333 Humboldt Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Bartlett apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 2333 Humboldt Avenue | 2333 Humboldt Avenue - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 2425-2429 Humboldt Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bartlett, CA
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bartlett area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2425-2429 Humboldt Ave in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Bartlett apartment is the 2603 Humboldt Ave Model at 2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bartlett apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2425-2429 Humboldt Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1 | 2603 Humboldt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| School Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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