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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (21 Rentals)
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$1,745 - $1,750Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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$1,7491 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakeshore Gardens
1420 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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$1,795 - $1,9751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakeview Towers
201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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$1,795 - $1,8951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
NEW 200 East 15th Street
200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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Artthaus SIX
825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Oakbrook
1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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1008 E 23rd St
1002-1008 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Palmcrest
1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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800-818 E 20th Street
800 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Rossmore court
650 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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629 E 19th St
629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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1844 7th Avenue
1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1640 6th Ave
1640 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Lake Hill Apartments
2014 5th AveOakland, CA 94606
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226 Athol
226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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Vue De Lac Apartments
1600-1612 3rd 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 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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There are currently 21 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 Oakbrook priced from $1,448. 1008 E 23rd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,583. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| 1008 E 23rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,583 |
| Palmcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,688 |
| 800-818 E 20th Street | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| 1844 7th Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, CA
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $2.20 price per square foot 152 International Boulevard Model at 152 International Boulevard, Unit B in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the Merritt Model at ReNew on Merritt starting at $2,680 with a $2.98 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Merritt | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 1013 9th Ave, Unit 1013 9th Avenue | 1013 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B | 1465 1st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1844 7th Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 800-818 E 20th Street | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| 1008 E 23rd St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
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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 Palmcrest which is listed at $1,688, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $8,235.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in East Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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