Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $541 (169 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 1637 85th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1637 85th Ave

OaklandCA94621

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property at 6115 Old Quarry Loop

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop
OaklandCA94605
property at 624 Brooklyn Ave

$1,650 - $2,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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624 Brooklyn Ave

OaklandCA94606

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property at 2658 23rd Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2658 23rd Ave, Unit Bedroom 1

2658 23rd Ave
OaklandCA94606

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property at 3421 Wyman St

$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3421 Wyman St

OaklandCA94619
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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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MacArthur
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur

9800 MacArthur BlvdOakland, 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 Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,390. 3201 Beaumont Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Pinewood Terrace0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,424
Foothill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
054160BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
ArtHaus SixFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,528
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $0.89 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 1-Bedroom Model at 1050-1066 47th Ave starting at $2,908 with a $1.82 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.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$0.89
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
Laurel HausFloor Plan B 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.21
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Garden Villas Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Oakland is at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community listed at $1,390.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Oakland Apartment is $1,424 at Oakland Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Oakland is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.

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