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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)
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from $8111 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakland 34 Apartments
10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Oakland Station Senior
1428 105th AveOakland, CA 94603
4701 Fair Ave
OaklandCA94619
1238 2nd Ave
OaklandCA94606
2318 9th Ave
OaklandCA94606
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from $1,200Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
1735 19th Ave
OaklandCA94606
1446 1st Ave
OaklandCA94606
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3524 Foothill Blvd
OaklandCA94601
1707 36th Ave
OaklandCA94601
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from $1,410Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments
2520 Church StOakland, CA 94605
1939 E 29th St
OaklandCA94606
2685 Havenscourt Blvd
OaklandCA94605
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1929 26th Avenue
1929 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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from $1,195Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
1718 15th Ave
OaklandCA94606
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San Leandro Senior Living
348 W Juana AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
2429 Central Ave
AlamedaCA94501
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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 | $2,230 | $743 | $4,027 |
| East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $790 | $6,817 |
| East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $955 | $8,378 |
| East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,923 | $2,249 | $8,307 |
| East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $2,795 | $4,350 |
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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 MacArthur Studio priced from $743. Oakland 34 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
| Oakland 34 Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
| Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Oakland Station Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| High Street Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the 6117 Monadnock Way Model at 6117 Monadnock Way, Unit 6117 starting at $2,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| 6117 Monadnock Way, Unit 6117 | 6117 Monadnock Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios | intcommr | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Oakland Station Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Oakland 34 Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in East Oakland is Oakland 34 Apartments which is listed at $811, while the average apartment in East Oakland costs $3,649.
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 11 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 $164 which is $3,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.
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