Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jack London Square Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (65 Rentals)

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$2,686 - $4,616
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Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
Student Housing
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Jackson Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Courtyard

210 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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200 2nd Street
Studio Apartments

200 2nd Street

200 2nd StOakland, CA 94607
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288 3rd St
Studio Apartments

288 3rd St

288 3rd StOakland, CA 94607
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The Ellington
5 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellington

222 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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518-524 7th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

518-524 7th St

518-524 7th StOakland, CA 94607
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The Bond
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bond

311 2nd StOakland, CA 94607

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673 10th St
Studio Apartments

673 10th St

673 10th StOakland, CA 94607
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514 7th St
Studio Apartments

514 7th St

514 7th StOakland, CA 94607
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683-685 9th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

683-685 9th St

683-685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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City Center Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Center Plaza

801 Franklin StOakland, CA 94607
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918-920 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

918-920 Oak St

918-920 Oak StOakland, CA 94607
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525 8th St
Studio Apartments

525 8th St

525 8th StOakland, CA 94607
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658 8th St
Studio Apartments

658 8th St

658 8th StOakland, CA 94607

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1460 Alice St
Studio Apartments

1460 Alice St

1460 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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1568 Madison St
Studio Apartments

1568 Madison St

1568 Madison 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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1458 Madison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1458 Madison St

1458 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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Madison House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison House

1551-1555 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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Webster Eleven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Eleven

1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607

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St. Marks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Marks

394 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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5th Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Street Lofts

1155 5th StOakland, CA 94607
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Aqua Via Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Via Apartments

125 2nd StOakland, CA 94607
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777 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

777 Broadway

777 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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316 12th Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

316 12th Street

316 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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410-418 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410-418 7th St

410-418 7th StOakland, CA 94607

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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 La Peralta priced from $1,245. Raymond Investments LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Jack London Square apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,706
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,745
LydianS1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Webster ElevenSBStudio,1BA$2,101
Alice HouseS1Studio,1BA$2,125
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2,154
The Landing at Jack London SquareBay BreezeStudio,1BA$2,207

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jack London Square, CA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jack London Square area is the $2.05 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Jack London Square apartment is the A4 Model at Aqua Via Apartments starting at $3,092 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the West End 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$2.05
Aqua Via ApartmentsA41BR,2BA$2.90
Modera Jack London SquareB042BR,2BA$3.78
777 Broadway2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$3.36
LydianA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2.72
Alice HouseA11BR,1BA$3.95
185 10th St, Unit A185 10th St1BR,1BA$3.55
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.20
Lake Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

Ranked #37

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

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3.5
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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 $2,207.

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

The cheapest apartment in Jack London Square is Regent Darien Apartments LLC. which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in Jack London Square costs $4,060.

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 26 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 $1,298 which is $2,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jack London Square.

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