Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (104 Rentals)

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2805 E 16th St
Studio Apartments

2805 E 16th St

2805 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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1438 44th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1438 44th Ave

1438 44th 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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2515 Foothill Blvd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Foothill Blvd

2515 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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Drasnin Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drasnin Manor

2530 International BlvdOakland, 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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3525 Gray St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3525 Gray St

3525 Gray StOakland, CA 94601
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San Jose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Jose Apartments

3012-3020 E 18th StOakland, CA 94601
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1620 Fruitvale Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1620 Fruitvale Ave

1620 Fruitvale AveOakland, 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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2911 E 16th St
Studio Apartments

2911 E 16th St

2911 E 16th 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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1290 26th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1290 26th Ave

1290 26th AveOakland, 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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1911 40th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1911 40th Ave

1911 40th AveOakland, CA 94601
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The Estuary
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Estuary

2901-2961 Glascock StOakland, CA 94601
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1027 41st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1027 41st Ave

1027 41st AveOakland, CA 94601
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2133 34th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2133 34th Ave

2133 34th AveOakland, 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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Eastwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High 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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27th Avenue Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Avenue Apartments

1811 27th 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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1501 38th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1501 38th Ave

1501 38th AveOakland, 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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1714 Bridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1714 Bridge Ave

1714 Bridge AveOakland, CA 94601

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1428 35th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1428 35th Ave

1428 35th 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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Casa Suenos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Suenos

3511 E 12th StOakland, CA 94601
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Las Bougainvilleas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Bougainvilleas

1223 37th 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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3709 San Juan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3709 San Juan St

3709 San Juan StOakland, CA 94601

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Fruitvale, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fruitvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitvale area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at 1080 Lofts priced from $2,100. 3301 E 12th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Fruitvale apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio,1BA$2,100
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1BA$2,200
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale area is the $2.07 price per square foot Loft 2 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Fruitvale 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.13
1609 28th Ave, Unit 31609 28th Ave2BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fruitvale, Oakland, CA

Ranked #72

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fruitvale Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitvale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fruitvale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fruitvale is at 1080 Lofts listed at $2,100.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitvale Apartment is $2,200 at 3301 E 12th St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fruitvale is starting from $2,500 at 3301 E 12th St.

What is the most affordable Fruitvale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fruitvale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot and starts from $3,210.

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