
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (207 Rentals)
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Lakeview Towers

Lakeshore Gardens

2248 Tenth

1513-1515 14th Ave

524 E 21st St

2417 Ivy Dr

705-709 E 18th St

2282 Park Blvd

1605 E 15th St
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1812 Foothill Blvd

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1443 6th Ave

The Johanna Apartments

1648 10th Ave

1847 8th Ave

704 E 17th St

2220 11th Ave

1444 1st Ave

725-727 E 15th St
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2011 10th Ave

2034 10th Ave

102-106 International Blvd

448-450 Foothill Blvd

1931 12th Ave

1624-1630 12th Ave

2125 10th Ave

645 Foothill Blvd

Vivons Villa

1021 E 17th St
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920 E 20th St

512 E 22nd St

2043 7th Ave

2520-2520A 9th Ave

1615-1617 E 21st St

2527 8th Ave

2632 8th Ave

1717 16th Ave

918 E 23rd St

1440 12th Ave
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1019-1023 E 24th St

2130-2132 7th Ave

Lakeview Court Apartments

1020 7th Ave

2612-2618 13th Ave

1844 5th Ave

2407 Ivy Dr

2406-2408 11th Ave

215 Athol Ave

1912 16th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,700 | $2,652 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $2,015 | $3,189 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 207 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Six priced from $1,548. Vue De Lac Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,808 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,838 |
| 1523-1527 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Bella Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,948 |
| Oxford Arms LLC. | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Shoreline | 2BR,1BA | $2,829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $5.82 price per square foot D Model at 1200 Lakeshore in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $9,895. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the Shoreline Model at ReNew on Merritt starting at $2,829 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 Lakeshore | D | 3BR,2.5BA | $5.82 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Shoreline | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Oxford Arms LLC. | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 1523-1527 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Bella Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.82 |
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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 $1,795 at Vue De Lac Apartments.
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 $1,795 at 937 International Blvd.
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