2775-2777 E 21st St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dimond Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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3513 Lincoln Ave
OaklandCA94602
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$1,395 - $1,595Studio Apartments Available Now
MacArthur Heights
4311 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94619
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2567 Foothill Blvd, Unit 201
2567 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2624 Foothill Blvd, Unit 307
2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2624 Foothill Blvd, Unit 109
2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd
OaklandCA94602
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$1,695 - $1,8502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sunny View Terrace
3105 High StOakland, CA 94619
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3423 Salisbury St
OaklandCA94601
3232 14th Ave
OaklandCA94602
3126 Ashbrook Ct
OaklandCA94601
3489 Davis St
OaklandCA94601
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$2,000
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$2,000
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2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
2603 Humboldt AveOakland, CA 94602
2863 Brookdale Ave
OaklandCA94602
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$2,195 - $5,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
2350 E 29th StOakland, CA 94606
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3024 Fruitvale Ave
3024 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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$2,200
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$2,200
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4027 Fullington St, Unit 4027 fullington street, Unit 4027 fullington street
4027 Fullington StOakland, CA 94619
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4027 Fullington St
4027 Fullington StOakland, CA 94619
2869 38th Ave
OaklandCA94619
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$2,250
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$2,250
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2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869, Unit 2869
2869 38th AveOakland, CA 94619
4160 Masterson St
OaklandCA94619
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Mark Twain Homes
3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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1 Bedroom Apartments
2375 Fruitvale Ave
2375 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
3625 Lyon Ave
OaklandCA94601
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Tahoe Terrace Apartments
2518-2530 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3405 Dimond Ave
3405 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
3618 MacArthur Blvd
OaklandCA94619
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3600 Dimond Ave
3600 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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3644 Magee Ave
3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
3028 Capp St
OaklandCA94602
2046 Rutherford St
OaklandCA94601
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
02943
2943 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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Diamond Terrace
1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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Dimond, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dimond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimond Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
| Dimond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,050 | $5,300 |
| Dimond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $1,750 | $2,400 |
| Dimond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $2,195 | $7,873 |
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Cheapest Available Dimond Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dimond area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Heights priced from $1,395. Sunny View Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Dimond apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 02943 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dimond, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dimond area is the $1.44 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Dimond apartment is the 3440 Laguna Ave Model at 3440 Laguna Ave, Unit Upper starting at $2,395 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dimond apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 3440 Laguna Ave, Unit Upper | 3440 Laguna Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869 | 2869 38th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 02943 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1 | 2603 Humboldt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 4027 Fullington St, Unit 4027 fullington street | 4027 Fullington St | 1BR,1BA | $4.89 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dimond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dimond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dimond is under $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dimond?
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 3 regular apartments in Dimond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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