Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jingletown Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (99 Rentals)

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
Senior Living
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3201 Beaumont Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

3201 Beaumont AveOakland, CA 94602
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Cruz Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cruz Haus

1701-1707 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Ivy Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Haus

1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606

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Village Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Haus

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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ArtHaus Six
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Six

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
Corporate Housing
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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425 E 18th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 E 18th St

417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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14th Ave
Studio Apartments

14th Ave

2936 14th AveOakland, CA 94606

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Eastwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Casa Sueños
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sueños

3511 E 12th StOakland, CA 94601
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Station Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Station Haus

1454 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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200-220 E 15th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

200-220 E 15th St

200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606

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Jingletown, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jingletown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jingletown area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2039 MacArthur Blvd priced from $1,425. 14th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Jingletown apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,645
Fruitvale HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,655
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
ArtHaus SixFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jingletown, CA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jingletown area is the $1.81 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Jingletown apartment is the Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts starting at $2,050 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jingletown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.81
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
1914 6th Ave, Unit #41914 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
1825 Clinton Ave, Unit C1825 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
937 International Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.47
2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B2124 5th Ave1BR,1BA$2.52
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jingletown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jingletown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jingletown is under $1,719.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jingletown?

The cheapest apartment in Jingletown is 2039 MacArthur Blvd which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in Jingletown costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jingletown?

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 6 regular apartments in Jingletown 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 Jingletown?

Cheap apartments in Jingletown have an average cost of $1,373 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jingletown.

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