
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)
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840 York Apartments
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1929 26th Avenue

1939 E 29th St

Jackson Lake Apartments

425 E 18th St
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Bel Aire Courtyard

Bayo Vista Apartments

2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936

2524 25th Ave
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Foothill, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Foothill Studio Apartments | $2,346 | $1,475 | $3,721 |
Foothill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $1,495 | $4,250 |
Foothill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $1,895 | $5,700 |
Foothill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,282 | $2,249 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 La Peralta priced from $1,245. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 2936 Brookdale Ave Model at 2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936 starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3030 Chapman - PE Gallot | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.76 |
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936 | 2936 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Caspian | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
Bel Aire Courtyard | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFoothill, Oakland, CA
Ranked #73
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Foothill Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foothill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothill is under $2,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill?
The cheapest apartment in Foothill is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Foothill costs $4,398.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothill?
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 7 regular apartments in Foothill 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?
Cheap apartments in Foothill have an average cost of $154 which is $4,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill.
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