Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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OaklandCA94601

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1744 27th Ave
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1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2554 E 16th 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.76
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.72
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.00
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
CaspianA41BR,1BA$3.78
Bel Aire Courtyard1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.35
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.43
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Oakland, CA

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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

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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