Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (567 Rentals)

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property at 816-817 7th Ave

$4,590

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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816-817 7th Ave

OaklandCA94606

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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524 E 21st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 E 21st St

524 E 21st StOakland, CA 94606
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2248 Tenth
1 Bedroom Apartments

2248 Tenth

2248 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Eastlake Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastlake Lofts

1018 4th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Lakeview Condos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Condos

1524 1st AveOakland, CA 94606
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730 E 17th St
Studio Apartments

730 E 17th St

730 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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1722 8th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1722 8th Ave

1722 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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831-833 E 17th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

831-833 E 17th St

831-833 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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741 E 18th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

741 E 18th St

741 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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1620 8th Ave
Studio Apartments

1620 8th Ave

1620 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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725 E 17th St
Studio Apartments

725 E 17th St

725 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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704 E 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

704 E 17th St

704 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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1605 8th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1605 8th Ave

1605 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1732 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

1732 7th Ave

1732 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1624 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1624 7th Ave

1624 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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802 E 18th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

802 E 18th St

802 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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847 E 18th St
Studio Apartments

847 E 18th St

847 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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1621 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

1621 7th Ave

1621 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1811 8th Ave
Studio Apartments

1811 8th Ave

1811 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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901 E 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 E 17th St

901 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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714 E 18th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

714 E 18th St

714 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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1537 8th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1537 8th Ave

1537 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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919-921 E 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

919-921 E 17th St

919-921 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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926 E 17th St
Studio Apartments

926 E 17th St

926 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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East Lake, Oakland, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Lake area of Oakland, CA?

As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 567 available East Lake apartments priced from $1,700 to $4,200, with an average monthly rent of $2,552.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Lake Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Lake ranges from $1,700 to $2,662 with an average monthly rent of $2,024.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lake cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Lake range from $2,015 to $3,099. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,792.

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