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ReNew on Merritt
1130 E 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (209 Rentals)
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Lakeview Towers
201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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Lakeshore Gardens
1420 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B
1465 1st AveOakland, CA 94606
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2248 Tenth
2248 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1513-1515 14th Ave
1513-1515 14th AveOakland, CA 94606
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524 E 21st St
524 E 21st StOakland, CA 94606
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2417 Ivy Dr
2417 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606
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705-709 E 18th St
705-709 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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2282 Park Blvd
2282 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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1605 E 15th St
1605 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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1812 Foothill Blvd
1812 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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Melba Lake Apartments
185 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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1443 6th Ave
1443 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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The Johanna Apartments
1455 1st AveOakland, CA 94606
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1648 10th Ave
1648 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1847 8th Ave
1847 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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704 E 17th St
704 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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2220 11th Ave
2220 11th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1444 1st Ave
1444 1st AveOakland, CA 94606
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725-727 E 15th St
725-727 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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2011 10th Ave
2011 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2034 10th Ave
2034 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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102-106 International Blvd
102-106 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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448-450 Foothill Blvd
448-450 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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1931 12th Ave
1931 12th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1624-1630 12th Ave
1624-1630 12th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2125 10th Ave
2125 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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645 Foothill Blvd
645 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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Vivons Villa
252 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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1021 E 17th St
1021 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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920 E 20th St
920 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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512 E 22nd St
512 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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2043 7th Ave
2043 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2520-2520A 9th Ave
2520-2520A 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1615-1617 E 21st St
1615-1617 E 21st StOakland, CA 94606
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2527 8th Ave
2527 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2632 8th Ave
2632 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1717 16th Ave
1717 16th AveOakland, CA 94606
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918 E 23rd St
918 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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1440 12th Ave
1440 12th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1019-1023 E 24th St
1019-1023 E 24th StOakland, CA 94606
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2612-2618 13th Ave
2612-2618 13th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1020 7th Ave
1020 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2130-2132 7th Ave
2130-2132 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Lakeview Court Apartments
1821 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1805 8th Ave
1805 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1844 5th Ave
1844 5th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2407 Ivy Dr
2407 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606
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718 Beatie St
718 Beatie StOakland, CA 94606
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East Lake, Oakland, CA Local Guide
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,790 | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $1,749 | $2,380 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $2,095 | $2,925 |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 Ivy Haus priced from $1,316. Vue De Lac Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Haus | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,316 |
| Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1523-1527 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Palmcrest | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,943 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $3.13 price per square foot 629 E 15th St Model at 629 E 15th St, Unit 629 E 15th St in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the Merritt Model at ReNew on Merritt starting at $2,780 with a $3.09 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 629 E 15th St, Unit 629 E 15th St | 629 E 15th St | 4BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Oxford Arms LLC. | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B | 1465 1st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 1523-1527 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Ivy Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1xjr | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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