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

2351 88th Ave

1700 92nd Ave, Unit 1700 92nd
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San Leandro Senior Living

243 Chumalia St

Soji by Trion Living
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Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Gardens Studio Apartments | $2,410 | $1,400 | $2,811 |
Columbia Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $790 | $3,977 |
Columbia Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $1,495 | $4,064 |
Columbia Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $2,311 | $8,307 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Gardens Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Marina Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Bel Mark Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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150 Haas Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Linvale Townhomes | Chabot | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
132 Dutton Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
1964 86th Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 1964 86th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
GATEWAY APARTMENTS | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
1700 92nd Ave, Unit 1700 92nd | 1700 92nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Gardens, Oakland, CA
Ranked #50
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy
Madison Park Academy 6-12
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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
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 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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