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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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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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

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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 1 Bed unit found at Sausal Haus priced from $1,359. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sausal HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,359
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,999
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $1.44 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,195. 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 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
1824 Irving Ave, Unit 18241824 Irving Ave3BR,2BA$3.40
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.22
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
Diamond HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.95
Village HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.64
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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
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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 $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill?

The cheapest apartment in Foothill is Village Haus which is listed at $1,321, while the average apartment in Foothill costs $2,195.

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 2 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 $1,332 which is $863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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