
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harrison Street Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (74 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace

684 Apgar St

ArtHaus 820

680 14th St

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535 30th St

MacArthur Commons

530 24th Street

465 Bellevue Ave

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Alice Court

Tudor Hall

The Westlake

540 32nd St

694 25th St, Unit 694, Unit 694

Fairmount Heights LLC.

Jackson Lake Apartments

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1900 Broadway

2337 Waverly St, Unit 2337
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Victoria Park Apts Edmond

668 28th St

Grand Lake Terrace Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

Nook on Valdez

3301 Telegraph Ave.

535 41st St

Electric Lofts

Oakland

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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426 - 428 26th St

524 41st St

ArtHaus Brush

544 Merrimac St

144 Grand Ave

547 24th St

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Summit Crest Apartments

840 York Apartments

2616 Harrison St
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Montecito Apartments

431 Lee St.

480 Crescent St

353 Grand Avenue Apartments

Northwood Court Apartment

The Jefferson

420 26th St

Piedmont

264 Lee St

263 Euclid Ave
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Harrison Street, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harrison Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street Studio Apartments | $2,231 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Harrison Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,558 | $5,150 |
| Harrison Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $1,798 | $5,801 |
| Harrison Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $2,195 | $6,056 |
| Harrison Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,709 | $1,812 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Harrison Street Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Harrison Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harrison Street area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Harrison Street apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN G | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| 530 24th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,597 |
| Lenox Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,731 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrison Street, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrison Street 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 Harrison Street apartment is the slo f2 Model at Telegraph Lofts starting at $2,405 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Pill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harrison Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | D1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| 3834 Market St | 3834 Market St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| 709 32nd St | 709 32nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1 | 500 Merritt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harrison Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harrison Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harrison Street is under $1,731.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrison Street?
The cheapest apartment in Harrison Street is Piedmont which is listed at $1,710, while the average apartment in Harrison Street costs $3,630.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harrison Street?
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 12 regular apartments in Harrison Street 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 Harrison Street?
Cheap apartments in Harrison Street have an average cost of $564 which is $3,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrison Street.
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