Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (152 Rentals)

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property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605
property at 1596 Tucker St

$1,400

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$1,400
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 20

1596 Tucker St

OaklandCA94603

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property at 1929 9th Ave

$1,695

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1929 9th Ave

OaklandCA94606
property at 3464 Wilson Ave

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3464 Wilson Ave

OaklandCA94602

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Brookfield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Place

555 98th AveOakland, CA 94603

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East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. The Rose on Bond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,303
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,573
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.36 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts starting at $2,050 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.36
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
Fruitvale HausFloor Plan G 3BR 1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$2.07
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
1428 78th Ave, Unit 11428 78th Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Oakland, Oakland, and the greater Oakland area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in East Oakland is Sausal Haus which is listed at $1,359, while the average apartment in East Oakland costs $4,506.

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 10 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 $387 which is $4,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.

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