Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (107 Rentals)

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$1,625 - $3,319

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 41st Ave

OaklandCA94601

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
Senior Living
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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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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
Corporate Housing
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland 34 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
Senior Living
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1707 36th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1707 36th Avenue

1701-1707 36th AveOakland, CA 94601

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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 1 Bed unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $779. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,303. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$779
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,303
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
2701 High StreetFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,448
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 8Studio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.23 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the Floor Plan G 3BR 1.5BA Model at 3700 International Boulevard starting at $2,588 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station 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.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
3700 International BoulevardFloor Plan G 3BR 1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$2.40
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
2421 Damuth St, Unit 22421 Damuth St2BR,1BA$2.31
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
San Leandro Senior LivingThe Aria1BR,1BA$2.30
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $1,499.

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 $3,950.

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 24 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 $568 which is $3,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.

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