
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,700 (114 Rentals)


Lakeview Towers

Lakeshore Gardens

2248 Tenth

524 E 21st St

2417 Ivy Dr

Melba Lake Apartments

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

2043 7th Ave

645 Foothill Blvd

920 E 20th St
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1440 12th Ave

512 E 22nd St

2406-2408 11th Ave

215 Athol Ave

Lakeview Court Apartments

2130-2132 7th Ave

1844 5th Ave

1753 16th Ave

Vista Estero

837 7th Ave
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717 E 23rd St

1514 International Blvd

428 E 19th St

160 Athol Ave

921 E 28th St

1914 6th Ave

1518 International Blvd

2030 7th Ave

924 E 20th St

1926 11th 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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East Lake, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,700 | $2,463 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $2,095 | $2,879 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,125 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment is $1,798 at Lakeview Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lake is starting from $1,798 at Lakeview Towers.
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