Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jack London Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Jack London Square, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jack London Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jack London Square area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Ninth priced from $1,198. Raymond Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Jack London Square apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
Raymond ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jack London Square, CA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jack London Square area is the $2.03 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,735. The second greatest value Jack London Square apartment is the Carquinez Model at Allegro at Jack London Square starting at $2,945 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jack London Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
Allegro at Jack London SquareCarquinez2BR,2BA$2.73
Link Apartments® Four12B32BR,2BA$3.37
The Landing at Jack London SquareCoastal1BR,1BA$2.86
Aqua Via ApartmentsA11BR,1.5BA$3.42
The Lakemont2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.33
ArtHaus Ninth2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.40
Alice HouseA11BR,1BA$3.52
LydianU1 Studio1BR,1BA$3.54
Raymond Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

Ranked #30

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Oakland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jack London Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jack London Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jack London Square is under $2,032.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jack London Square?

The cheapest apartment in Jack London Square is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Jack London Square costs $4,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jack London Square?

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 11 regular apartments in Jack London Square 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 Jack London Square?

Cheap apartments in Jack London Square have an average cost of $131 which is $4,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jack London Square.

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