Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (24 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Oakland area of Oakland.

property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605

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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

Available Jul 31

6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop
OaklandCA94605

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property at 321 Athol Ave

$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

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321 Athol Ave
OaklandCA94606
property at 1242 88th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1242 88th Ave

OaklandCA94621
property at 4844 Daisy St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4844 Daisy St, Unit #A

4844 Daisy St
OaklandCA94619
property at 7630 Lockwood St

$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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7630 Lockwood St
OaklandCA94621

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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 La Peralta priced from $1,245. Cruz Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Cruz HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,340
2308 Foothill Blvd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.81 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,255. 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.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.81
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
6147 Seminary Ave, Unit 36147 Seminary Ave3BR,2BA$2.22
184 Callan Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd1808 E 20th St3BR,1BA$2.25
2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 12934 Ford St1BR,1BA$1.16
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.85
2425-2429 Humboldt Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.19
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

Frequently Asked Questions about East Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in East Oakland?

There are currently 4890 Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $5,993. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Oakland ranging from $1,150 to $7,000.

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 $1,150 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,559.

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 $2,095 to $5,993, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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