
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,298 (208 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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1844 5th Ave

718 Beatie St

2538-2540 11th Ave

2422 8th Ave

2445 8th Ave

921 E 28th St

1914 6th Ave

1818 E 22nd St

2541-2551 8th Ave
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1200-1201 13th Ave

1753 16th Ave

2400 9th Ave

1220 E 24th St

1514 International Blvd

2529 9th Ave

1804 E 20th St

717 E 23rd St

Vista Estero

837 7th Ave
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428 E 19th St

160 Athol Ave

1221-1227 E 15th St

1534 4th Ave

1530-1532 1534 8th Ave

Lakewalk Apartments

427 Foothill Blvd

1111 E 19th St

1127-1131 E 23rd St

1542-1544 4th Ave
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2030 7th Ave

2518-2520 8th Ave

2325 17th Ave

2312 Park Blvd

1518 International Blvd

2034-2036 5th Ave

2034 E 19th St

801 E 21st St

1844-1858 11th Ave

1718 6th Ave
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1647 10th Ave

1601-1615 2nd Ave

715-731 E 18th St

607 E 18th St

924 E 20th St

1926 11th Ave

320 E 15th St

936-940 E 23rd St

919-921 E 17th St

2207 14th 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 | $2,337 | $1,700 | $4,495 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $2,495 | $6,045 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,045 | $9,895 | $10,000+ |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 208 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 $2,979.
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 5 regular apartments in East Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $4,025 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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