
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Lake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (46 Rentals)
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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 |
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Grand Lake Studio Apartments | $2,549 | $1,475 | $3,323 |
Grand Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,695 | $4,590 |
Grand Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,849 | $2,295 | $5,669 |
Grand Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $3,495 | $6,150 |
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There are currently 46 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 840 York Apartments priced from $1,475. Room For Rent! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Grand Lake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Room For Rent! | Euclid All Units | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
169 Santa Rosa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Axis Oakland | B3 (East Building) | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
Euclid Apartments LLC. | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
3761 Harrison Street Apartments | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
429 Bellevue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $2,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Lake, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Lake area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 115 Moss in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Grand Lake apartment is the 175 Santa Rosa Ave Model at 175 Santa Rosa Ave, Unit 101 starting at $3,095 with a $3.06 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. |
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115 Moss | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
175 Santa Rosa Ave, Unit 101 | 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
350 Vernon | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Euclid Apartments LLC. | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Mariposa | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
3792 Harrison Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
888 Vermont | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Getting Around the Grand Lake Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grand Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Lake is under $2,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Lake is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Grand Lake costs $4,464.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Lake?
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 29 regular apartments in Grand Lake 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 Grand Lake?
Cheap apartments in Grand Lake have an average cost of $748 which is $3,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Lake.
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