Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $629 (67 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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MacArthur
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur

9800 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Oakland 34 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
Senior Living
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Pinewood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Terrace

7036 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Foothill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foothill Apartments

6500-6506 Foothill BlvdOakland, 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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Brookpoint Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookpoint Apartments

8701 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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9700 Mountain Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9700 Mountain Blvd

9700 Mountain BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Windsor Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court Apartments

6638-6646 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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09300
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

09300

9300-9316 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94603
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01235
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

01235

1235 94th AveOakland, CA 94603
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9833 Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9833 Walnut St

9833 Walnut StOakland, CA 94603
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Marea Alta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marea Alta

1400-1498 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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The Vandel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Vandel

1425 Macarthur BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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132 Dutton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

132 Dutton AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Aspen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

141 Estabrook StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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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 Studio unit found at The Vandel priced from $1,187. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Foothill Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Vandel0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,187
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio, 1BA$1,390
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,424
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,581
9700 Mountain Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,850
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,945
093002BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2,000
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR, 1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Square, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill Square area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1611 103rd Ave Model at 1611 103rd Ave, Unit One in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Foothill Square apartment is the 4X2 Model at Bella Vista on Bancroft in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting at $3,499 with a $2.61 price per square foot. 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.
1611 103rd Ave, Unit One1611 103rd Ave1BR, 1BA$1.00
Bella Vista on Bancroft4X24BR, 2BA$2.61
8647 Thermal St8647 Thermal St2BR, 1BA$2.64
8400 MacArthur Blvd, Unit A8400 MacArthur Blvd2BR, 1BA$2.50
8043 Greenridge Dr, Unit #128043 Greenridge Dr2BR, 1BA$2.58
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR, 1BA$2.63
9305 Oscar Ave, Unit #2 is available9305 Oscar Ave2BR, 1BA$2.63
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.59
9700 Mountain Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.64
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 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.

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