Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Station Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (118 Rentals)

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1911 40th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1911 40th Ave

1911 40th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3525 Gray St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3525 Gray St

3525 Gray StOakland, CA 94601
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1919 42nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 42nd St

1919 42nd StOakland, CA 94601
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3314 Farnam St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3314 Farnam St

3314 Farnam StOakland, CA 94601
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1718 High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1718 High St

1718 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1664 35th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1664 35th Ave

1664 35th AveOakland, CA 94601

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1027 41st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1027 41st Ave

1027 41st AveOakland, CA 94601
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3573 Gray St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3573 Gray St

3573 Gray StOakland, CA 94601
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1430-1436 45th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1430-1436 45th Ave

1430-1436 45th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2515 Foothill Blvd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Foothill Blvd

2515 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2911 E 16th St
Studio Apartments

2911 E 16th St

2911 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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The Estuary
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Estuary

2901-2961 Glascock 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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1869 38th Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1869 38th Ave

1869 38th 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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2505 Foothill Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Foothill Blvd

2505 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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1534 38th Ave
Studio Apartments

1534 38th Ave

1534 38th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1827 38th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1827 38th Ave

1827 38th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Fruitvale Center
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitvale Center

3206-3252 International BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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3709 San Juan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3709 San Juan St

3709 San Juan StOakland, CA 94601
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1501 38th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1501 38th Ave

1501 38th AveOakland, CA 94601

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1576 34th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1576 34th Ave

1576 34th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1721 33rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1721 33rd Ave

1721 33rd AveOakland, CA 94601
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3711 San Juan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3711 San Juan St

3711 San Juan StOakland, CA 94601
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1705 39th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1705 39th Ave

1705 39th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1661 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Fruitvale Ave

1661 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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1714 Bridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1714 Bridge Ave

1714 Bridge AveOakland, CA 94601
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2253 E 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2253 E 15th St

2253 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606

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1520 37th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1520 37th Ave

1520 37th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1437 25th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1437 25th Ave

1437 25th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2006 38th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2006 38th Ave

2006 38th 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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1908-1920 38th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1908-1920 38th Ave

1908-1920 38th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1832 Fruitvale Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1832 Fruitvale Ave

1832 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
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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 1616 35th Avenue priced from $1,563. 1454 36th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Fruitvale Station apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1616 35th AvenueFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,563
1454 36th AvenueFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,598
2554 E 16th StreetFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1,948
3700 International BoulevardFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2,098
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio,1BA$2,150
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale Station, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale Station area is the $2.17 price per square foot Flat A Model at Exchange Studios in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Fruitvale Station apartment is the 1bdrm loft Model at 3301 E 12th St starting at $2,200 with a $2.57 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.
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
2554 E 16th StreetFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.44
3700 International BoulevardFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.67
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.77
1616 35th AvenueFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.18
1454 36th AvenueFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA

Ranked #59

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 Fruitvale Station Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitvale Station Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitvale Station Apartment is $1,588 at 1616 35th Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fruitvale Station is starting from $1,948 at 2554 E 16th Street.

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