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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
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,064
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,345
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,400
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney 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$1.32
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1659 Hillsborough St1BR,1BA$2.11
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Oakland Station2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
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 4921 Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $9,738. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Oakland ranging from $950 to $6,995.

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 $950 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,448.

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 $9,738, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $6,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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