Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Foothill Square, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foothill Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothill Square area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $935. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,324. Here are the most affordable Foothill Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,324
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549
Granite Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,660
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Square, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill Square area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Thornton Apartments in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Foothill Square apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Redwood Grove starting at $2,575 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Halcyon District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Thornton Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.63
Bella Vista on Bancroft2X12BR,1BA$2.79
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Marina Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.74
Fenix 424 by Trion Living1x1R1BR,1BA$2.68
1611 103rd Ave, Unit 1Deborah1611 103rd Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill Square, Oakland, CA

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Foothill Square Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Foothill Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothill Square is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill Square?

The cheapest apartment in Foothill Square is Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Foothill Square costs $3,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothill Square?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Foothill Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Foothill Square?

Cheap apartments in Foothill Square have an average cost of $382 which is $3,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill Square.

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