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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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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2832 19th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2832 19th Ave

2832 19th AveOakland, CA 94606
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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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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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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

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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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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Sausal Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sausal Gardens

1801-1807 Sausal StOakland, CA 94602
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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 1 Bed unit found at Village Haus priced from $1,321. Casa Madrone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,321
Casa Madrone0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Sausal HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,713
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,765
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,999
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 1777 & 1781 Sausal St in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 2537 34th Ave Model at 2537 34th Ave, Unit C starting at $2,650 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Patten 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.
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
2537 34th Ave, Unit C2537 34th Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
2515 Wakefield Ave, Unit 2515 Wakefield Avenue2515 Wakefield Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
3024 Fruitvale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.38
Sausal HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.11
Village HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.64
1929 26th Avenue1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.77
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.38
Casa Madrone0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.28

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Oakland, CA

Ranked #107

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 Casa Madrone listed at $1,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Apartment is $1,321 at Village Haus.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Foothill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Foothill is starting from $2,032 at Village Haus.

Expert Rental Resources

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