
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (86 Rentals)
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San Leandro Apartments

Garden Villas Apartments

10010 MacArthur Boulevard

7828 International Blvd

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642 Douglas Ave

2235 94th Ave, Unit B

8634 MacArthur Blvd, Unit 8634 MacArthur Blvd
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538 Douglas Ave

1131 88th Ave, Unit B

8330 Birch St

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2754 79th Ave, Unit 1

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9814 C St

6618 Laird Ave

9719 Cherry St, Unit 1

8290 MacArthur Blvd

6971 Krause Ave, Unit B
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7442 Hillmont Dr

2678 79th Ave

The Grove

MacArthur

Brookfield Place

Oakland 34 Apartments

MacArthur Parks Apartments

Pinewood Terrace

Foothill Apartments

2646 64th Ave
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11810 Foothill Way

Granite Pointe Apartments

9240-9244 MacArthur Blvd

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Tassafaronga Village

Windsor Court Apartments

1242 88th Ave

6619-6625 Bancroft Ave

9833 Walnut St

7878 Ney Ave
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Alta Vista Apartments

8049 Greenridge Dr

8711 Mountain Blvd

10582 Topanga Dr

7001 Orral St

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Linda D Apartments

Metro Apartments

Redwood Grove Apartments

594 Victoria Ct
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Foothill Square, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothill Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Square Studio Apartments | $1,612 | $1,390 | $1,975 |
| Foothill Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,424 | $2,862 |
| Foothill Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,698 | $5,524 |
| Foothill Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $2,200 | $3,885 |
| Foothill Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $3,095 | $4,413 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothill Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Foothill Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothill Square area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,390. Pinewood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Foothill Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Oakland Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,424 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Garden Villas Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Redwood Grove Apartments | 1BR/1BA 800SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Square, CA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill Square area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 184 Callan Avenue in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Foothill Square apartment is the 236 Haas Ave Model at 236 Haas Ave, Unit 8 starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Bancroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Callan Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 236 Haas Ave, Unit 8 | 236 Haas Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Garden Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Thornton Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Seventy Harlan | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Redwood Grove Apartments | 1BR/1BA 800SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 1x1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Oakland Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Square Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Square Apartment is $1,424 at Oakland Station.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Foothill Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Foothill Square is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Foothill Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Foothill Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.
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