Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Gardens Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (47 Rentals)

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property at 538 Douglas Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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538 Douglas Ave

OaklandCA94603
property at 8521 Dowling St

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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8521 Dowling St
OaklandCA94605
property at 9814 C St

$2,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

9814 C St

OaklandCA94603

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MacArthur
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur

9800 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Brookfield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Place

555 98th 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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property at 1242 88th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1242 88th Ave

OaklandCA94621
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9833 Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9833 Walnut St

9833 Walnut StOakland, CA 94603
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10582 Topanga Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

10582 Topanga Dr

10582 Topanga DrOakland, CA 94603
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property at 594 Victoria Ct

$2,000 - $3,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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594 Victoria Ct

San LeandroCA94577

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property at 521 Victoria Ct

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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521 Victoria Ct

San LeandroCA94577
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Marea Alta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marea Alta

1400-1498 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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132 Dutton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

132 Dutton AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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206 Chumalia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

206 Chumalia St

206 Chumalia StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Stoakes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoakes Apartments

123 Stoakes AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Preda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Preda Apartments

165 Preda StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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1253 Pacific Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1253 Pacific Ave

1253 Pacific AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Marina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

2265 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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341 Williams St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

341 Williams St

341 Williams StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Belleview Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview Apartments

144 Belleview DrSan Leandro, CA 94577
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510 Castro
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Castro

510 Castro StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Argyle Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Apartments

2705 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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118 Euclid Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

118 Euclid Ave

118 Euclid AveSan Leandro, CA 94577

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150 Haas Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Haas Avenue

150 Haas AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Marina Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Vista

2601 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577

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 1 Bed unit found at Oakland Station priced from $1,421. Stoakes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Columbia Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,421
Stoakes Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,925
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR,1BA$2,095
WOODSIDEC - 1X1 6091BR,1BA$2,170
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2,495
Marina Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,512

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Gardens, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Gardens area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 184 Callan Avenue in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Columbia Gardens apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Marina Plaza starting at $3,124 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Manor 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.
184 Callan Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Marina Plaza3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$3.04
236 Haas Ave, Unit 8236 Haas Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2.89
GATEWAY APARTMENTS2x2 B22BR,2BA$3.42
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR,1BA$2.77
WOODSIDEC - 1X1 6091BR,1BA$3.56
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
10010 MacArthur Boulevard10010 MacArthur Boulevard1BR,1BA$3.18

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Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA

Ranked #35

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Gardens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Gardens Apartment is $1,424 at Oakland Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Gardens is starting from $1,698 at Oakland Station.

What is the most affordable Columbia Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marina Plaza and starts from $3,124.

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