
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (192 Rentals)
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Fountainbleau Apartments

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661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661

Erie Street Apartments

281 Perkins

476 Weldon

Lagunitas Towers

Wayne Allen

360 Vernon St

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380 Bellevue Ave

761 Kingston Ave

833 Erie St

415 Adams St

165 Santa Rosa Ave

3650-3654 Grand Ave

37 Moss Ave

459 Boulevard Way

Harrison Manor

739 Jean St
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430-434 Sunnyslope Ave

970 Vermont St

876 Walker Ave

497-503 Fairbanks Ave

746 Walker Ave

584 Vernon St

1027 Warfield Ave

568 Fairmount Ave

810 Walker Ave

Grande Lake Terrace
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505 Chetwood St

21 Moss Ave

827 Warfield Ave

St Andrew Park

551 Chetwood St

506-508 Valle Vista Ave

500 Vernon St

275 Monte Vista Ave

416 Staten Ave

51 Yosemite Ave
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746 Rand Ave

Jayne Avenue Apartments

881 York St

MacArthur Apartments

438 Orange St

3501-3505 Lakeshore Ave

431, 431 1/2 Lagunitas Av

394 Orange St

415 Vernon St

841 Erie St
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Grand Lake, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake Studio Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Grand Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Grand Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 192 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grand Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Grand Lake Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Lake, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Lake area is the $2.22 price per square foot C1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Grand Lake apartment is the 150 Pearl St Model at 150 Pearl St, Unit 211 starting at $2,500 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 150 Pearl St, Unit 211 | 150 Pearl St | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
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