Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlemont Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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2207 96th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2207 96th Ave

2207 96th AveOakland, CA 94603
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Casa Grande Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Grande Village

2125 92nd AveOakland, CA 94603
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Brookpoint Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookpoint Apartments

8701 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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2316 96th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2316 96th Ave

2316 96th AveOakland, CA 94603

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Brooke Point
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brooke Point

8701 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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9326 Bancroft Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9326 Bancroft Ave

9326 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94603
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9300 Hillside St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9300 Hillside St

9300 Hillside StOakland, CA 94603
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Arthur Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arthur Apartments

2250 96th AveOakland, CA 94603
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1838 92nd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1838 92nd Ave

1838 92nd AveOakland, CA 94603
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9437 Sunnyside St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9437 Sunnyside St

9437 Sunnyside StOakland, CA 94603
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2323 82nd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2323 82nd Ave

2323 82nd AveOakland, CA 94605
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2019 89th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2019 89th Ave

2019 89th AveOakland, CA 94621

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2040 87th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2040 87th Ave

2040 87th AveOakland, CA 94621

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9212 Hillside St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9212 Hillside St

9212 Hillside StOakland, CA 94603
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9426 Hillside St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9426 Hillside St

9426 Hillside StOakland, CA 94603
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8431-8439 Dowling St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8431-8439 Dowling St

8431-8439 Dowling StOakland, CA 94605
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9636 Bancroft Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9636 Bancroft Ave

9636 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94603
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2260 84th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2260 84th Ave

2260 84th AveOakland, CA 94605

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9633 Birch St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9633 Birch St

9633 Birch StOakland, CA 94603
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9231 Sunnyside St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9231 Sunnyside St

9231 Sunnyside StOakland, CA 94603

Castlemont, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlemont, CA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castlemont area is the $2.63 price per square foot 1964 86th Ave Model at 1964 86th Ave, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Castlemont apartment is the 8647 Thermal St Model at 8647 Thermal St, Unit C starting at $2,000 with a $5.00 price per square foot in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castlemont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1964 86th Ave, Unit Apt 21964 86th Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
8647 Thermal St, Unit C8647 Thermal StStudio ,1BA$5.00

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Getting Around the Castlemont Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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