2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (195 Rentals)

Residences at Lake Merritt

Portico Waterfront

Fourth Street East

ReNew on Merritt

19th & Harrison

Link Apartments® Four12

1200 Lakeshore
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Lakeview Towers Apartments

262 Athol Ave

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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 |
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East Lake Studio Apartments | $2,475 | $1,295 | $3,382 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,199 | $4,590 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,019 | $1,900 | $6,200 |
East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,416 | $2,650 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 195 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Portico Waterfront and is listed at 1,409 square feet priced from $4,699. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Portico Waterfront | TH1 | 1,409 Sq Ft | $4,699 |
1200 Lakeshore | H | 1,350 Sq Ft | $4,700 |
Link Apartments® Four12 | B7 | 1,344 Sq Ft | $3,819 |
Atlas | Lafayette | 1,205 Sq Ft | $4,240 |
South Shore | The Bay | 1,120 Sq Ft | $3,614 |
Fourth Street East | The Madison Deluxe | 1,113 Sq Ft | $3,380 |
Artizan | L | 1,099 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Two Bedroom B2D | 1,060 Sq Ft | $2,998 |
The Lark | Two Bedroom C3 | 1,056 Sq Ft | $3,995 |
19th & Harrison | B2 | 903 Sq Ft | $2,861 |
Cheapest Available East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit East Lake of San Francisco, CA is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,093 at The Chase Apartment Homes. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in East Lake is currently $4,019. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,093 |
Lakeview Towers Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,200 |
Vue De Lac Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,545 |
ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | $2,570 |
19th & Harrison | B2 | $2,861 |
Link Apartments® Four12 | B2 | $2,959 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Two Bedroom B2D | $2,998 |
Artizan | L | $3,195 |
Fourth Street East | The Madison Deluxe | $3,380 |
The Lark | Two Bedroom C1 | $3,468 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake, Oakland, CA
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Lake Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom East Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East Lake with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in East Lake is at The Chase Apartment Homes listed at $2,093.
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 $4,019.
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 1,409 square feet unit starting from $4,699 at Portico Waterfront.
What is the average size for East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in East Lake is currently 1,081 sq ft.
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