Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (66 Rentals)

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3525 Gray St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3525 Gray St

3525 Gray StOakland, CA 94601
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2601-2605 High St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2601-2605 High St

2601-2605 High StOakland, CA 94619
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3573 Gray St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3573 Gray St

3573 Gray StOakland, CA 94601
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Bali High
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bali High

2619 High StOakland, CA 94619
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1911 40th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1911 40th Ave

1911 40th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1919 42nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 42nd St

1919 42nd StOakland, CA 94601

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2019 High St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2019 High St

2019 High StOakland, CA 94601
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2300 High St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 High St

2300 High StOakland, CA 94601
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2641 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2641 High St

2641 High StOakland, CA 94619
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2022 36th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2022 36th Ave

2022 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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4124 Lyon Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4124 Lyon Ave

4124 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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1908-1920 38th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1908-1920 38th Ave

1908-1920 38th AveOakland, CA 94601

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2006 38th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2006 38th Ave

2006 38th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3810 Foothill Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3810 Foothill Blvd

3810 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2532 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2532 High St

2532 High StOakland, CA 94601
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2218 High St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2218 High St

2218 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1823-1827 41st Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1823-1827 41st Ave

1823-1827 41st AveOakland, CA 94601
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4525 Fairfax Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

4525 Fairfax Ave

4525 Fairfax AveOakland, CA 94601

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3561 Davis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3561 Davis St

3561 Davis StOakland, CA 94601
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4107 Lyon Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4107 Lyon Ave

4107 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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4060 Lyon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4060 Lyon Ave

4060 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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2418 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2418 High St

2418 High StOakland, CA 94601
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2212 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2212 High St

2212 High StOakland, CA 94601
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2112 35th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2112 35th Ave

2112 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2167 48th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2167 48th Ave

2167 48th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2335 Ransom Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2335 Ransom Ave

2335 Ransom AveOakland, CA 94601

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4633 Fairfax Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

4633 Fairfax Ave

4633 Fairfax AveOakland, CA 94601
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2169 48th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2169 48th Ave

2169 48th AveOakland, CA 94601
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4624 Fairfax Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

4624 Fairfax Ave

4624 Fairfax AveOakland, CA 94601
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2290 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2290 High St

2290 High StOakland, CA 94601
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2262-2270 High St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2262-2270 High St

2262-2270 High StOakland, CA 94601
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Lyon's Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lyon's Apartment

4065 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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2138 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2138 High St

2138 High StOakland, CA 94601
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3915 Lyon Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3915 Lyon Ave

3915 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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2222 47th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2222 47th Ave

2222 47th AveOakland, CA 94601

Jefferson, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
High Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, CA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $2.49 price per square foot 1928 36th Ave Model at 1928 36th Ave, Unit 1928 in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 0 Beds, 1 Baths Model at High Street Apartments starting at $1,286 with a $5.04 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1928 36th Ave, Unit 19281928 36th Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
High Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$5.04

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Getting Around the Jefferson Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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