
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,050 (112 Rentals)


Total Monthly Price
850 6th Ave, Unit C, Unit C

3513 Lincoln Ave

6115 Old Quarry Loop

2228 40th Ave

2825 67th Ave

6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115, Unit 6115

Oakland Station

Total Monthly Price
1596 Tucker St

Raymond Investments LLC.
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1929 26th Avenue

1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd

San Leandro Apartments

1757 26th Ave, Unit 207

1757 26th Ave, Unit 211

2339 88th Ave

1408 21st Ave, Unit 102

1600 41st Ave, Unit 3

NEW 200 East 15th Street

2625 Ivy Dr, Unit 10
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1843-1847 E 25th St

10010 MacArthur Boulevard

1910-1910 42nd Ave

Lakeshore Gardens

Alice Court

The Westlake

Park Glenview Apartments

Lakeview Towers

Jackson Lake Apartments

1715 9th Ave
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848 E 15th St, Unit B, Unit B

Lenox Avenue Apartments

3232 14th Ave

1729 4th Ave, Unit 1729

3126 Ashbrook Ct

Mark Twain Homes

The Grove

Brookfield Place

2375 Fruitvale Ave

Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community
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Grand Lake Terrace Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

3440 Oak Knoll Blvd

Cruz Haus

3619-3619 San Leandro St

2268-2274 E 15th St

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

3625 Lyon Ave

Sausal Haus

9240-9244 MacArthur Blvd
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East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,089 | $895 | $2,987 |
East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,050 | $5,300 |
| East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $1,750 | $6,276 |
| East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $850 | $8,395 |
| East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,127 | $3,300 | $4,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Oakland is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in East Oakland is Brookfield Place which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in East Oakland costs $4,304.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Oakland?
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 22 regular apartments in East Oakland 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 Oakland?
Cheap apartments in East Oakland have an average cost of $676 which is $3,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.