Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Station Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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1707 36th Ave

OaklandCA94601

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Eastwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Villages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villages

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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2000 36th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2000 36th Ave

2000 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2805 E 16th St
Studio Apartments

2805 E 16th St

2805 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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1080 Lofts
Studio Apartments

1080 Lofts

1080 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606

Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fruitvale Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitvale Station 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 Fruitvale Station 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
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale Station, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale Station 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 Fruitvale Station apartment is the Loft 2 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $2,100 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitvale Station 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
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
1928 36th Ave, Unit 19281928 36th Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
CaspianA41BR,1BA$3.78
708 Fruitvale Ave, Unit 712708 Fruitvale Ave2BR,1BA$3.23
1609 28th Ave, Unit 31609 28th Ave2BR,1BA$3.08
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA

Ranked #87

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitvale Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fruitvale Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitvale Station is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitvale Station?

The cheapest apartment in Fruitvale Station is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Fruitvale Station costs $4,403.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitvale Station?

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 6 regular apartments in Fruitvale Station 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 Fruitvale Station?

Cheap apartments in Fruitvale Station have an average cost of $141 which is $4,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitvale Station.

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