Cheap Homes for Rent in East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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9034 Hillside St

OaklandCA94603

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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 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 17, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about East Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in East Oakland?

There are currently 4921 Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $765 to $10,511. There are also 193 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Oakland ranging from $895 to $8,500.

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 $895 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,661.

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 $1,036 to $8,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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