Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (111 Rentals)

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2725 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2725 23rd Ave

2725 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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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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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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2120 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2120 E 22nd St

2120 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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1919 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Fruitvale Ave

1919 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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2657 Wallace St
Studio Apartments

2657 Wallace St

2657 Wallace StOakland, CA 94606
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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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2224 24th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2224 24th Ave

2224 24th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3063 Blossom St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3063 Blossom St

3063 Blossom StOakland, 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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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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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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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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2832 19th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2832 19th Ave

2832 19th AveOakland, CA 94606

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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2744 Garden St
Studio Apartments

2744 Garden St

2744 Garden StOakland, CA 94601
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1836 25th Ave
Studio Apartments

1836 25th Ave

1836 25th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1727 27th Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1727 27th Ave

1727 27th AveOakland, 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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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 Apartments, LLC priced from $1,325. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
1828 28th AvenueFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,548
2166 E 27th StreetFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,588
2554 E 16th StreetFloor Plan C - 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,948
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $3.75 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 1824 Irving Ave Model at 1824 Irving Ave, Unit 1824 starting at $3,200 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. 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.
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.75
1824 Irving Ave, Unit 18241824 Irving Ave3BR,2BA$3.40
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
2554 E 16th StreetFloor Plan C - 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.44
2946 Bona St, Unit 2950 bona2946 Bona St1BR,1BA$2.72
2166 E 27th StreetFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.89
1828 28th AvenueFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.81
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Oakland, CA

Ranked #103

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Apartment is $1,495 at 1929 26th Avenue.

Expert Rental Resources

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