Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jack London Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612

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1450 Alice 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 $1,328. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Jack London Square apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus NinthStudio (2bed split)Studio,1BA$1,328
La PeraltaStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jack London Square, CA

As of November 11, 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 402 Webster St Model at 402 Webster St, Unit 1 starting at $3,295 with a $2.54 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
402 Webster St, Unit 1402 Webster St2BR,2BA$2.54
777 Broadway2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.50
Aqua Via ApartmentsA31BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Landing at Jack London SquareCoastal1BR,1BA$2.85
Link Apartments® Four12B62BR,1BA$3.64
LydianA2 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.49
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$3.51
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.30
Lake Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

Ranked #32

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!

Getting Around the Jack London Square Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $2,190.

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

The cheapest apartment in Jack London Square is ArtHaus Jack London which is listed at $1,823, 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 14 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 $198 which is $4,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jack London Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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