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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
LaunchS2.2 ADUStudio,1BA$1,046
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,064
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.46 price per square foot 1363 93rd Ave Model at 1363 93rd Ave, Unit A in the in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood starting from $2,550. 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.
1363 93rd Ave, Unit A1363 93rd Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.12
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
1611 103rd Ave, Unit A beautiful, one bedroomI1611 103rd Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.95
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
1611 103rd Ave, Unit 1Deborah1611 103rd Ave1BR,1BA$2.13
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

Frequently Asked Questions about East Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in East Oakland?

There are currently 4924 Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $7,995. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Oakland ranging from $900 to $6,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Oakland ranges from $900 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,020.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Oakland range from $1,550 to $7,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,348 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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