Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (78 Rentals)

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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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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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1722 27th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1722 27th Avenue

1722 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2701 High Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2701 High Street

2701 High StOakland, CA 94619
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1638 47th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1638 47th Avenue

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
Student Housing
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ArtHaus Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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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 MacArthur Heights priced from $765. 2375 Fruitvale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$765
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,231
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
2701 High StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,298
1722 27th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,298
1638 47th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,338
NEW 200 East 15th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Raymond ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.18 price per square foot 4303 Rilea Way Model at 4303 Rilea Way, Unit 1 in the in the Caballo Hills neighborhood starting from $2,250. 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.
4303 Rilea Way, Unit 14303 Rilea Way2BR,1BA$1.18
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.12
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Oakland 34 Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.22
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
4814 Daisy St, Unit 48144814 Daisy St1BR,1BA$1.75
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70

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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 $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Oakland is 2375 Fruitvale Ave which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Oakland costs $3,900.

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 34 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 $436 which is $3,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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