
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Station Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fruitvale Station area of Oakland.


840 York Apartments

1707 36th Ave

1757 26th Ave

Jackson Lake Apartments
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425 E 18th St

2555 Foothill Blvd

Bel Aire Courtyard
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Bayo Vista Apartments

708 Fruitvale Ave, Unit 712
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Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitvale Station?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fruitvale Station Studio Apartments | $2,388 | $1,475 | $3,729 |
Fruitvale Station 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,497 | $4,250 |
Fruitvale Station 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $1,895 | $5,700 |
Fruitvale Station 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,536 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
Fruitvale Station 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $3,095 | $3,095 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fruitvale Station Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 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 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,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 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 |
1080 Lofts | Loft 2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
3301 E 12th St | 1bdrm loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
1928 36th Ave, Unit 1928 | 1928 36th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Caspian | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
708 Fruitvale Ave, Unit 712 | 708 Fruitvale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
1609 28th Ave, Unit 3 | 1609 28th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
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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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