Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jingletown Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (132 Rentals)

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property at 1929 9th Ave

$1,695

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1929 9th Ave

OaklandCA94606
property at 3464 Wilson Ave

$1,700

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3464 Wilson Ave

OaklandCA94602

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, 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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Village Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Haus

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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2924 14th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2924 14th Ave

2924 14th AveOakland, 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 Studio unit found at The Rose on Bond priced from $1,250. 3201 Beaumont Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Jingletown apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,250
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,573
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Station HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,598
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,706
Bella HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,763
Palm HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jingletown, CA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jingletown area is the $1.36 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,455. 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$1.36
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.41
2934 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29342934 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.49
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.22
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
850 6th Ave, Unit B850 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.23

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Jingletown, Oakland, CA

Ranked #26

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

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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 $1,788.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jingletown?

The cheapest apartment in Jingletown is Village Haus which is listed at $1,321, while the average apartment in Jingletown costs $4,600.

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 2 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 $363 which is $4,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jingletown.

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