Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Gardens Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Brookpoint Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookpoint Apartments

8701 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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Preda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Preda Apartments

165 Preda StSan Leandro, CA 94577

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Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Gardens area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $935. San Leandro Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Columbia Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,400
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,895
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,925
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Gardens, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Gardens area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 150 Haas Avenue in the in the Bancroft neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Columbia Gardens apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Halcyon District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.20
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.63
Linvale TownhomesChabot2BR,1BA$2.89
132 Dutton Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.69
1964 86th Ave, Unit Apt 21964 86th Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
San Leandro Senior LivingThe Aria1BR,1BA$2.88
GATEWAY APARTMENTS1x1 A11BR,1BA$3.33
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.92
1700 92nd Ave, Unit 1700 92nd1700 92nd Ave1BR,1BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA

Ranked #50

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Columbia Gardens Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Gardens is under $2,131.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Gardens is Soji by Trion Living which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Columbia Gardens costs $4,049.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Gardens?

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 1 regular apartments in Columbia Gardens 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 Columbia Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Gardens have an average cost of $330 which is $3,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Gardens.

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