
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bushrod Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (30 Rentals)
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949 62nd St, Unit Middle Bedroom, Unit Middle Bedroom

949 62nd St

Quarryridge Apartments

1046 63rd St

5412 Claremont Ave, Unit 17

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334 45th St

5390 Broadway

323 Alcatraz Ave

Vicente Arms

6605 Shattuck Ave

4426 Shafter Ave
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The Harmony Collective

3228 Adeline

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1635 Derby St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1467 Russell St

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1467 Russell St

1301 Alcatraz Ave
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Woolsey Walk

1609 Stuart St

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1934 Stuart St

2813 Shattuck Ave

Shattuck Studios

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Alcatraz Apartments

1936 Stuart St
Bushrod, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bushrod?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushrod Studio Apartments | $2,079 | $1,795 | $2,425 |
| Bushrod 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,150 | $3,000 |
| Bushrod 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,375 | $9,745 |
| Bushrod 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Bushrod 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,231 | $4,100 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bushrod Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bushrod Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bushrod area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Harmony Collective priced from $1,250. Quarryridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Bushrod apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harmony Collective | Suite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,250 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Elmwood Village | 7B | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Logan | SC | Studio,1BA | $2,255 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,499 |
| Oak Walk | 2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,060 |
| 4801 Shattuck | C4 | 2BR,1BA | $3,220 |
| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $3,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bushrod, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bushrod area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3012College Model at 3012 College Ave in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Bushrod apartment is the 952 45th St Model at 952 45th St, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Glashaus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bushrod apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 952 45th St, Unit 2 | 952 45th St | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Oak Walk | 2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 2117 Ashby Ave | 2117 Ashby Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| 4801 Shattuck | C4 | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 1467 Russell St | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Elmwood Village | 7B | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bushrod Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bushrod?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bushrod is under $3,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bushrod?
The cheapest apartment in Bushrod is The Harmony Collective which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Bushrod costs $19,618.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bushrod?
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 2 regular apartments in Bushrod 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 Bushrod?
Cheap apartments in Bushrod have an average cost of $819 which is $18,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bushrod.
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