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MacArthur Studio
4311 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94619
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (71 Rentals)
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$900 - $1,3751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2375 Fruitvale Ave
2375 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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4701 Fair Ave
OaklandCA94619
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Oakland 34 Apartments
10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 1
2934 Ford StOakland, CA 94601
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200 E 15th St
200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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Oakland Station
1428 105th AveOakland, CA 94603
151 Catron Dr
OaklandCA94603
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2351 88th Ave
OaklandCA94605
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1929 26th Avenue
1929 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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7828 International Blvd
OaklandCA94621
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Lenox Avenue Apartments
377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
1847 E 25th St
OaklandCA94606
1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd
OaklandCA94602
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
2400 35th Ave
OaklandCA94601
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OaklandCA94602
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10010 MacArthur Boulevard, Unit 8
10010 MacArthur BoulevardOakland, CA 94605
967 88th Ave
OaklandCA94621
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2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios
2042-2046 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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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 | $2,095 | $765 | $3,411 |
| East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $790 | $5,150 |
| East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $935 | $5,995 |
| East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $1,064 | $8,045 |
| East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,523 | $3,350 | $7,940 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 2375 Fruitvale Ave priced from $900. Oakland 34 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,231. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2375 Fruitvale Ave | SRO | 1BR, | $900 |
| Oakland 34 Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,231 |
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 14th Ave Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| ArtHaus Grand | C | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 200 E 15th St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA
As of October 01, 2025 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 2934 Ford St Model at 2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 1 starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| 2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 1 | 2934 Ford St | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1080 Lofts | Loft 2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Exchange Studios | Flat A | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| Oakland 34 Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Lakeshore Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1611 103rd Ave, Unit 1Bed | 1611 103rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $1,420.
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 $3,849.
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 25 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 $316 which is $3,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.
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