
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,700 (113 Rentals)


Lakeview Towers

2248 Tenth

524 E 21st St

Melba Lake Apartments

2417 Ivy Dr

2282 Park Blvd

1443 6th Ave

704 E 17th St
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The Johanna Apartments

1648 10th Ave

725-727 E 15th St

2011 10th Ave

102-106 International Blvd

1931 12th Ave

1444 1st Ave

645 Foothill Blvd

920 E 20th St

1440 12th Ave
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512 E 22nd St

2043 7th Ave

2406-2408 11th Ave

215 Athol Ave

1844 5th Ave

2130-2132 7th Ave

Lakeview Court Apartments

160 Athol Ave

Vista Estero

837 7th Ave
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717 E 23rd St

1753 16th Ave

1518 International Blvd

921 E 28th St

1914 6th Ave

428 E 19th St

1514 International Blvd

924 E 20th St

1926 11th Ave

2030 7th Ave
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Lakewalk Apartments

1111 E 19th St

1542-1544 4th Ave

919-921 E 17th St

1643 6th Ave

329-335 Foothill Blvd

1639 4th Ave

350 Foothill Blvd

1739 10th Ave

528 E 11th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,700 | $4,495 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $2,495 | $6,045 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,045 | $9,895 | $10,000+ |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake is The Chase Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,706, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $2,979.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?
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 5 regular apartments in East Lake 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 East Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $4,025 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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