Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dimond Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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property at 3765 Angelo Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3765 Angelo Ave, Unit 3765 Angelo Ave

3765 Angelo Ave
OaklandCA94619

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2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869
$1,950
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$1,950
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2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869

2869 38th AveOakland, CA 94619
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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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3405 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3405 Dimond Ave

3405 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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3600 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3600 Dimond Ave

3600 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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02943
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

02943

2943 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602

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Diamond Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Terrace

1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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Garden Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Haus

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2336 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2336 Fruitvale Ave

2336 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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4179-4185 Park Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4179-4185 Park Blvd

4179-4185 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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3621 Dimond Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3621 Dimond Ave

3621 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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Dimond, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,695
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,999
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,250
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dimond, CA

As of May 31, 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 2869 38th Ave Model at 2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869 starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$1.77
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.22
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10

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Dimond, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dimond Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dimond?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dimond is at MacArthur Heights listed at $1,395.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dimond is starting from $1,695 at Sunny View Terrace.

What is the most affordable Dimond Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dimond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3024 Fruitvale Ave and starts from $1,999.

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