
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (192 Rentals)
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3761 Harrison Street Apartments

635 El Dorado Ave

575 Valle Vista Ave, Unit 4

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
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739 Jean St

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
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Grande Lake Terrace

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
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51 Yosemite Ave

746 Rand Ave

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881 York St

MacArthur Apartments

438 Orange St

3501-3505 Lakeshore Ave

431, 431 1/2 Lagunitas Av

394 Orange St

415 Vernon 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 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Grand Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $2,245 | $2,750 |
| Grand Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $2,350 | $2,600 |
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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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Lake area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 429 Bellevue priced from $1,845. 630 Mariposa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Grand Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 429 Bellevue | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 630 Mariposa | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 115 Moss | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
| 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| 635 El Dorado Ave | 201 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 888 Vermont | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 350 Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Lake, CA
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Lake area is the $2.29 price per square foot D1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Grand Lake apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fountainbleau Apartments starting at $2,225 with a $2.41 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 | D1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 476 Weldon Ave, Unit #2 | 476 Weldon Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 3761 Harrison Street Apartments | Two Bed - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 115 Moss | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 635 El Dorado Ave | 102 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 150 Pearl St, Unit 211 | 150 Pearl St | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| 888 Vermont | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| 350 Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Lake Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Lake Apartment is $2,195 at 115 Moss.
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