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1130 E 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,298 (208 Rentals)
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1200 Lakeshore
1200 LakeshoreOakland, CA 94606
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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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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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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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705-709 E 18th St
705-709 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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704 E 17th St
704 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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1847 8th Ave
1847 8th 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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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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2125 10th Ave
2125 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1444 1st Ave
1444 1st AveOakland, CA 94606
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2220 11th Ave
2220 11th AveOakland, 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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645 Foothill Blvd
645 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.
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1624-1630 12th Ave
1624-1630 12th AveOakland, 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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2632 8th Ave
2632 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1717 16th Ave
1717 16th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2527 8th Ave
2527 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1019-1023 E 24th St
1019-1023 E 24th StOakland, CA 94606
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1440 12th Ave
1440 12th AveOakland, CA 94606
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918 E 23rd St
918 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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Vivons Villa
252 International BlvdOakland, 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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1020 7th Ave
1020 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2612-2618 13th Ave
2612-2618 13th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1805 8th Ave
1805 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2406-2408 11th Ave
2406-2408 11th AveOakland, CA 94606
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215 Athol Ave
215 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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1912 16th Ave
1912 16th AveOakland, 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,795 | $4,495 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,605 | $2,650 | $6,045 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,045 | $9,895 | $10,000+ |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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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 $1,638. The Chase Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. 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 | $1,638 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 2201 11th Ave., Oakland CA 94606 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Palmcrest | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,948 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
| NEW 200 East 15th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan C 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,253 |
| 239 Foothill Blvd. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | 2BR,1BA | $2,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, CA
As of September 13, 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 629 E 15th St Model at 629 E 15th St, Unit 629 E 15th St starting at $4,200 with a $3.13 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 |
| 629 E 15th St, Unit 629 E 15th St | 629 E 15th St | 4BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan C 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 2201 11th Ave., Oakland CA 94606 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
| Palmcrest | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake is The Chase Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,706, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $2,964.
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Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $4,014 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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