Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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11810 Foothill Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11810 Foothill Way

11810 Foothill WayOakland, 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 1 Bed unit found at Oakland 34 Apartments priced from $1,231. Oakland Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here are the most affordable Foothill Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,231
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,428
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Square, CA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill Square 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 Foothill Square apartment is the 8079 Greenridge Dr Model at 8079 Greenridge Dr, Unit 79 starting at $2,650 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Caballo Hills 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.
4303 Rilea Way, Unit 14303 Rilea Way3BR,2BA$1.18
8079 Greenridge Dr, Unit 798079 Greenridge Dr2BR,1BA$2.41
Bella Vista on Bancroft2X22BR,2BA$2.36
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.54
Oakland 34 Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.22
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
1428 78th Ave, Unit 31428 78th Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill Square, Oakland, CA

Ranked #28

Among cities in California 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 Oakland 34 Apartments which is listed at $1,231, while the average apartment in Foothill Square costs $3,724.

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 4 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 $140 which is $3,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill Square.

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