
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (203 Rentals)


1200 Lakeshore

Lakeview Towers

1013 9th Ave, Unit 1013 9th Avenue

1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B

1410 E 22nd St

2426 12th Ave

1122 21st

515 E 11th St

1827 E 22nd St
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221 Wayne Ave

2520-2520A 9th Ave

1615-1617 E 21st St

1605 E 15th St

2312 Park Blvd

1016-1018 E 23rd St

319-321 Foothill Blvd

232 Foothill Blvd

404 International Blvd

1019-1023 E 24th St
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1134-1142 International Blvd

Lakewalk Apartments

1520 1st Ave

901 E 17th St

929 E 24th St

1124 E 20th St

1127-1131 E 23rd St

1722 8th Ave

2303 Ivy Dr

2632 8th Ave
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1020-1022 Bella Vista Ave

2030 7th Ave

2518-2520 8th Ave

1511 17th Ave

2822 11th Ave

2823 11th Ave

1022-1028 8th Ave

2137 Park Blvd

2609 8th Ave

1208-1224 13th Ave
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2301 Ivy Dr

1518 International Blvd

1812 Foothill Blvd

605 E 23rd St

Melba Lake Apartments

512 E 22nd St

Clinton View Homestead Arbor Villa

1051 Bella Vista Ave

2512-2514 8th Ave

714 E 18th 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 Studio Apartments | $1,648 | $1,595 | $1,750 |
| East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,199 | $4,495 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $2,095 | $5,595 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,235 | $7,995 | $8,475 |
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Largest Available East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Lake area of San Francisco, CA is found at 1200 Lakeshore and is listed at 1,440 square feet priced from $5,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 Lakeshore | A | 1,440 Sq Ft | $5,395 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | 900 Sq Ft | $2,665 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 875 Sq Ft | $2,156 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 850 Sq Ft | $1,983 |
Cheapest Available East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit East Lake of San Francisco, CA is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,983 at ArtHaus Oakbrook. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in East Lake is currently $3,931. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,983 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,156 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Shoreline | $2,665 |
| 1200 Lakeshore | E | $4,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom East Lake Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom East Lake Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in East Lake is $3,931.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom East Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Lake is a 1,440 square feet unit starting from $5,395 at 1200 Lakeshore.
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