Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (110 Rentals)

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2725 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2725 23rd Ave

2725 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2515 Foothill Blvd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Foothill Blvd

2515 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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3222 E 27th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3222 E 27th St

3222 E 27th StOakland, CA 94601
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2133 34th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2133 34th Ave

2133 34th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2711 23rd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2711 23rd Ave

2711 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2216 E 23rd St
Studio Apartments

2216 E 23rd St

2216 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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2442 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2442 23rd Ave

2442 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606

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1921 26th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 26th Ave

1921 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1920 25th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1920 25th Ave

1920 25th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2120 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2120 E 22nd St

2120 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3002 Bona St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Bona St

3002 Bona StOakland, CA 94601
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2827 22nd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2827 22nd Ave

2827 22nd AveOakland, CA 94606

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1921 E 26th St
Studio Apartments

1921 E 26th St

1921 E 26th StOakland, CA 94606
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2224 24th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2224 24th Ave

2224 24th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2430 27th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2430 27th Ave

2430 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3050-3058 Davis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3050-3058 Davis St

3050-3058 Davis StOakland, CA 94601
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2538 26th Ave
Studio Apartments

2538 26th Ave

2538 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2425 E 21st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2425 E 21st St

2425 E 21st StOakland, CA 94601
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1945 26th Ave
Studio Apartments

1945 26th Ave

1945 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2337 21st Ave
Studio Apartments

2337 21st Ave

2337 21st AveOakland, CA 94606

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2505 Foothill Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Foothill Blvd

2505 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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3227 Prentiss St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3227 Prentiss St

3227 Prentiss StOakland, CA 94601
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2231 23rd Ave
Studio Apartments

2231 23rd Ave

2231 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2460 34th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2460 34th Ave

2460 34th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1919 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Fruitvale Ave

1919 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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2300-2306 Fruitvale Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2300-2306 Fruitvale Ave

2300-2306 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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2832 19th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2832 19th Ave

2832 19th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2657 Wallace St
Studio Apartments

2657 Wallace St

2657 Wallace StOakland, CA 94606
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Sausal Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sausal Gardens

1801-1807 Sausal StOakland, CA 94602
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Multi-Family
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Multi-Family

2230 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606

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3231 Prentiss St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3231 Prentiss St

3231 Prentiss StOakland, CA 94601
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3228 Logan St
Studio Apartments

3228 Logan St

3228 Logan StOakland, CA 94601
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2304 E 22nd St
Studio Apartments

2304 E 22nd St

2304 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94601
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2345 E 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2345 E 21st St

2345 E 21st StOakland, CA 94601
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1836 25th Ave
Studio Apartments

1836 25th Ave

1836 25th AveOakland, CA 94601

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Foothill, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foothill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 14th Ave priced from $1,500. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,500
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR, 1BA$1,595
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,765
2811 NICOL1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,895
3040 Lynde Street1/11BR, 1BA$1,895
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR, 1BA$2,400
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR, 1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $3.40 price per square foot 1824 Irving Ave Model at 1824 Irving Ave, Unit 1824 in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sausal Gardens in the Dimond neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $3.06 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1824 Irving Ave, Unit 18241824 Irving Ave3BR, 2BA$3.40
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR, 1BA$3.06
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR, 1BA$2.67
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.89
2811 NICOL1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$3.38
1929 26th Avenue1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.54
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$3.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Oakland, CA

Ranked #113

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Foothill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Foothill is at 14th Ave listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Apartment is $1,595 at 1929 26th Avenue.

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