
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harrison Street Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $713 (75 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace

399 Bellevue Ave, Unit A

624 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 103

1520 Castro St

Alice Court

Jackson Lake Apartments

Tudor Hall

3946 Shafter Ave

961 Yerba Buena Ave, Unit 5
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1900 Broadway

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450 40th St

698 Brockhurst St

Ora

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The Grand at Rockridge

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668 28th St

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ArtHaus Northgate

524 41st St

Electric Lofts

ArtHaus Brush

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand Ave

Nook on Valdez

val1415

Oakland

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

547 24th St

535 41st St

1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way

ArtHaus 820

ArtHaus Grand

Piedmont

3301 Telegraph Ave.

Summit Crest Apartments

123 17th St Apartments
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840 York Apartments

2616 Harrison St

Montecito Apartments

431 Lee St.

353 Grand Avenue Apartments

Northwood Court Apartment

The Jefferson

Mason at Hive

420 26th St

264 Lee St
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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 | $2,537 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Harrison Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $1,250 | $6,453 |
| Harrison Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $1,910 | $6,095 |
| Harrison Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,676 | $2,950 | $6,996 |
| Harrison Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $1,762 | $7,887 |
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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. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio H AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN B | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| val1415 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,561 |
| ArtHaus Grand | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,681 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrison Street, CA
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrison Street area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Harrison Street apartment is the SLO L5 Model at Telegraph Lofts starting at $3,705 with a $2.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Hive | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| Telegraph Lofts | SLO L5 | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.83 |
| 2208 Lakeshore Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 443 Lee St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 864 34th Street - 1196 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| LakePark Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrison Street?
The cheapest apartment in Harrison Street is Northgate Terrace which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Harrison Street costs $3,336.
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 24 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 $1,192 which is $2,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrison Street.
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